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Wes

Wes is a baby boy’s name of English origin that means “west meadow”. Wes is a diminutive of the name Wesley but has been popular in its own right since the 1950s. Although it dipped in popularity in the 80s, Wes has reemerged as a favorite for new parents.

Meaning and Origin of the Name Wes:

Wes is a baby boy’s name of English origin that means “west meadow”. Wes is a diminutive of the English surname Wesley.

Symbolism of the Name Wes:

Wes means “west meadow” and is derived from a residential surname. A meadow is an idyllic, beautiful place in nature. Often meadows were used as a place to graze sheep or cattle.

Nicknames for the Name Wes:

A short name like Wes is awfully hard to turn into a good nickname! Sometimes, the best nicknames come with time. Others pop out to you right away as ones worth considering. We present to you our picks for great Wes nicknames:

  • Wessy
  • Wesser
  • Wesso
  • W-Man
  • Wesman
  • Wesaroni

Style of the Name Wes:

Traditional

Gender of the Name Wes:

Wes is a boy's baby name.

Pronunciation of the Name Wes:

WEHS

Number of Syllables in the Name Wes:

One

Emotion Evoked From the Name Wes:

Wes evokes feelings of charisma and friendliness.

Alternative Spellings for the Name Wes:

Wess

Popularity of the Name Wes:

According to the Social Security Administration, Wes is a popular baby boy’s name. Wes was in the top 1,000 baby names from 1957 to 1972, and returned again in 2019. It peaked at #629 in 1963. As of 2022, the name is at 798 on the Social Security Administration's list.

Great Middle Names for the Name Wes and Their Meanings:

  • Radley (red meadow)
  • Hart (stag)
  • Merrick (fame, power)
  • Kit (follower of Christ, young fox)
  • Milo (soldier, merciful)
  • Callum (dove)
  • Sawyer (woodcutter)
  • Lachlan (from the fjord-land)
  • Beau (handsome)
  • Axel (father of peace)
  • Mason (stoneworker)

Famous People with the Name Wes:

  • Wesley “Wes” Anderson (American film director)
  • Wesley “Wes” Craven (American film director)
  • Wesley “Wes” Studi (American actor)
  • Wesley “Wes” Welker (American NFL football player)
  • John Wesley “Wes” Chatham (American actor)
  • Wes Gibbins (television, “How to Get Away with Murder”)
  • Wes (television, “Glee”)
  • Wes (television, “Recovery Road”)
  • Wes (video game, “High School Story”)
  • Wes Janson (literature, “Star Wars Legends”)
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