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Wes

male

Meaning

"Western"

Short form of Wesley or West-related names, used independently as a concise given name in English.

Popularity History of Wes

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#744Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#744

Wes was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+55

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Wes Nicknames

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West
Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Wes

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables1
Length3 letters

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