Wes
A boys’ name of Old English origin, meaning west dwelling; short form of Wesley.
Babies a year
179
the US, 2017
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
#716
up from #744
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list
How Wes has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2019 | #982 |
| 2020 | #993 |
| 2021 | #867 |
| 2022 | #798 |
| 2023 | #798 |
| 2024 | #744 |
| 2025 | #716 |
Wes was given to 179 American babies in 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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