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Wes

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Meaning of Wes: English: 'western meadow'

Wes is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is familiar but far from overused — 727th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#727

376 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

6,786

First recorded 1880 · peak 2025

Trend

rising

Style: uncommon

Popularity over time

1981: 40 babies1982: 44 babies1983: 45 babies1984: 36 babies1985: 40 babies1986: 45 babies1987: 29 babies1988: 31 babies1989: 30 babies1990: 35 babies19901991: 26 babies1992: 22 babies1993: 20 babies1994: 18 babies1995: 21 babies1996: 21 babies1997: 18 babies1998: 28 babies1999: 19 babies2000: 26 babies20002001: 33 babies2002: 33 babies2003: 37 babies2004: 39 babies2005: 49 babies2006: 66 babies2007: 56 babies2008: 75 babies2009: 66 babies2010: 85 babies20102011: 83 babies2012: 94 babies2013: 122 babies2014: 122 babies2015: 143 babies2016: 160 babies2017: 180 babies2018: 191 babies2019: 217 babies2020: 216 babies20202021: 268 babies2022: 315 babies2023: 310 babies2024: 346 babies2025: 376 babies
US babies named Wes per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 376.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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