Wesson
How to say it: WESS-un · /ˈwɛsən/
English surname meaning 'from the west settlement'; also known from Smith & Wesson. Modern given name.
Wesson was the 843rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 257 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 38% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #841 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #843 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 257 |
| Share of births | 1 in 12,900 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +38% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #841 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Arriving only in recent decades, Wesson has risen to its peak in the 2020s. More upward movement is expected in coming years.
What goes with it
Sturdy and soft edged with a strong undertone, Wesson shortens easily to Wes. Colter shares its rugged tone.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Wesson is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
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