Sylwester
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Sylwester: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2012.
The name Sylwester is the Polish form of Sylvester, which derives from the Latin *silvester* meaning “of the forest” or “wild.” Perhaps the most famous historical bearer is Pope Sylvester I, who served during the reign of Constantine the Great, while the medieval scholar Pope Sylvester II helped reintroduce Arabic numerals to Europe. In Poland, the name is especially beloved: director Sylwester Chęciński created the classic comedy *Sami swoi*, and the name itself is tied to New Year’s Eve (*Sylwester* in Polish), a night of celebration. Though rare in Scotland, it offers a distinctive alternative to the more familiar
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20123 babies
- Latest (2012)
- #6693 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2012
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y