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At a Glance
- Meaning
- From the west; dweller in the west
- Origin
- English (surname/word name)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- WEST
West is an English word name that means exactly what it says: from the west, or dweller in the west. It works as a name for a child of any gender, has a clean, modern feel, and is said simply as WEST (IPA /ˈwɛst/). There's no hidden or symbolic meaning attached beyond that straightforward, directional sense.
Meaning & Origin of West
Meaning: From the west; dweller in the west.
Origin: English (surname/word name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce West
WESTIPA /ˈwɛst/
Popularity of West
West hit its highest-ever rank in 1886, at #396 with 21 babies given the name that year. In the most recent Social Security data, from 2024, it ranked #1338 with 143 babies named West, based on records spanning 1880 to 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name West mean?
From the west; dweller in the west. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce West?
West is pronounced WEST (IPA: /ˈwɛst/).
Is West a popular name right now?
West peaked at #396 in 1886 and is ranked #1338 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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