#7442024 rank
2024peak year
5,909babies named Wes since 1880
▲ +59%5-year trend
Wes popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Wes mean?
A short form of Wesley and Weston, names from Old English elements for the west and meadows or settlements. Now often chosen on its own for its crisp sound.
OriginEnglish
Syllables1
Genderboy
Stylemodern, classic
Names like Wes
Same era, same vibe — if you like Wes, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Wess
- Wes Anderson, director
- Wes Craven, director
Spellings & variants
WesleyWeston
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