Wes
How to say it: WESS · /ˈwɛs/
Short form of Wesley or Weston, meaning 'western settlement' in Old English. Used independently as a given name.
Wes was the 665th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 376 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.6-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #484 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #665 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 376 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,817 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.6 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #484 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After years on the margins, Wes has moved into its best form. At its height in the 2020s, it is expected to keep rising.
What goes with it
Short and breathy with a clean snap, Wes feels brisk and unadorned. Nash sits comfortably alongside it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Wes is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Wes
- Wes Anderson (born 1969)American filmmaker
- Wes Brown (born 1979)English association football player
- Wes Studi (born 1947)American actor
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