Wes

At a Glance

Meaning

Short form of Wesley ('west meadow') or Weston ('west settlement')

Origin

English (short form of Wesley/Weston)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

WEZListen

Wes is a short, English name pronounced WEZ, used most often as a nickname for Wesley or Weston. It's sometimes said to mean 'west meadow' through Wesley alone, but that leaves out half the story — Wes is just as much a short form of Weston, meaning 'west settlement.' With both a timeless, classic and clean, modern feel, it holds up fine on its own.

Meaning & Origin of Wes

Meaning: Short form of Wesley ('west meadow') or Weston ('west settlement').

Origin: English (short form of Wesley/Weston).

A common claim: Said to mean 'west meadow' as a short form of Wesley Actually: Incomplete — Wes is equally a short form of Weston ('west settlement'), not only Wesley.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Wes

Popularity of Wes

The SSA has tracked Wes since 1880, and it hit its peak popularity at #629 in 1963 with 155 babies given the name. In 2024 it ranked #744 with 345 babies — a lower rank than its 1963 peak, but more than double the number of babies.

Names Like Wes

These names share Wes’s style, era or origin.

• Nash
• Beckham
• Bradley
• Brock
• Clayton
• Cole

FAQ

What does the name Wes mean?

Short form of Wesley (‘west meadow’) or Weston (‘west settlement’). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Wes?

Wes is pronounced WEZ (IPA: /ˈwɛz/).

Is Wes a popular name right now?

Wes peaked at #629 in 1963 and is ranked #744 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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