The baby name Wes is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /wɛs/ (WESS).
Wes is English in Origin.
The baby name Wes is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /wɛs/ (WESS).
Wes is English in Origin.
Wes is an English short form of the surname-derived given names Wesley and Weston. Wesley comes from Old English west “west” + lēah “woodland clearing, meadow,” yielding “western meadow”; Weston combines west with tūn “enclosure, town,” meaning “western town/settlement.” As a clipped, one-syllable name, Wes preserves the same westward imagery while offering a brisk, contemporary sound.
Used mostly as a familiar nickname in the 19th and early 20th centuries, Wes has gained traction as an independent given name since the late 20th century, particularly in the United States and other English-speaking regions. Its visibility is bolstered by figures like filmmaker Wes Anderson, jazz great Wes Montgomery, actor Wes Studi, and NFL receiver Wes Welker. Related forms and variants include Wesley, Weston, Westley, and West; Wes serves as the common diminutive for all. The name’s meaning centers on landscapes and direction - meadow, town, and the west.
| Wes Craven Wes Craven was a groundbreaking filmmaker best known for his work in the horror genre. He created the 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' series, introducing the world to the terrifying character Freddy Krueger. Craven also directed the 'Scream' series, which cleverly satirized horror film tropes while delivering genuine scares. | Wes Anderson Wes Anderson is best known as a filmmaker with a distinctive visual and narrative style. He directed acclaimed films like 'The Grand Budapest Hotel', 'Moonrise Kingdom', and 'The Royal Tenenbaums'. His work often features quirky characters and meticulously crafted settings. | Wes Studi Wes Studi is a Cherokee actor and film producer best known for his powerful portrayals of Native American characters in films like Dances with Wolves, The Last of the Mohicans, and Geronimo: An American Legend. Over his career, he has earned widespread critical acclaim for his commanding screen presence. |
| Wes Bentley Wes Bentley is an American actor best known for playing Ricky Fitts in American Beauty. He’s also known for roles like Seneca Crane in The Hunger Games, Doyle in Interstellar, and Jamie Dutton in Yellowstone. | WC WC or wc might bring to mind Wes Craven, the filmmaker known for horror classics like 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' and 'Scream'. | Wes Ramsey Wes Ramsey is an American actor best known for his role as Peter August on the soap opera General Hospital. He also appeared in the television series Charmed and the film Latter Days. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM | 0 | #56 | 1 | 2,592 | |
| MD | Boys | 0 | #81 | 1 | 756 |
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| TW | 0 | #102 | 2 | 4,523 | |
| PH | 0 | #107 | 4 | 5,607 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #136 | 4 | 6,332 |
| RS | Girls | 0 | #137 | 1 | 1,651 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #151 | 1 | 2,166 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #153 | 2 | 4,685 |
| CR | 0 | #162 | 4 | 5,526 | |
| PR | Boys | 0 | #176 | 3 | 2,508 |
| AE | 0 | #185 | 3 | 10,220 | |
| RU | 0 | #193 | 2 | 3,641 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #228 | 14 | 7,111 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #233 | 2 | 5,842 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #248 | 6 | 6,830 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #269 | 38 | 2,588 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| SG | 0 | #280 | 3 | 11,010 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #291 | 3 | 6,876 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #295 | 2 | 6,578 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #299 | 5 | 7,909 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 5,122 |
| SA | 0 | #308 | 5 | 10,560 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #310 | 10 | 9,639 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #331 | 2 | 7,401 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #338 | 2 | 7,570 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #343 | 15 | 8,477 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #351 | 4 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #358 | 2 | 8,829 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #358 | 4 | 8,138 |
| BR | 0 | #360 | 1 | 5,969 | |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #373 | 11 | 11,440 |
| NL | 0 | #374 | 18 | 2,481 | |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #385 | 5 | 7,057 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| EG | 0 | #408 | 5 | 6,387 | |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #433 | 13 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #433 | 15 | 14,421 | |
| MX | 0 | #443 | 3 | 8,339 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #451 | 37 | 10,188 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #498 | 2 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #503 | 3 | 9,305 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #508 | 20 | 12,905 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| LY | 0 | #520 | 16 | 12,703 | |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #520 | 7 | 12,621 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #539 | 10 | 10,655 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #569 | 5 | 11,342 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #570 | 6 | 12,054 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #573 | 345 | 7,044 |
| BH | 0 | #585 | 3 | 17,937 | |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #593 | 15 | 10,983 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #621 | 2 | 9,244 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #647 | 4 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #666 | 32 | 17,960 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #694 | 4 | 13,071 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #698 | 3 | 13,390 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #699 | 258 | 5,873 |
| SY | 0 | #716 | 13 | 11,684 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #721 | 31 | 12,213 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #741 | 3 | 18,093 |
| TN | 0 | #778 | 52 | 13,765 | |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #854 | 33 | 15,035 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #896 | 64 | 14,742 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #914 | 5 | 17,948 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #916 | 20 | 25,931 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #917 | 14 | 5,610 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #918 | 9 | 14,506 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #942 | 11 | 5,697 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #978 | 4 | 15,656 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #985 | 10 | 24,821 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #990 | 3 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #998 | 4 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,027 | 7 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,036 | 4 | 16,750 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 73 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,088 | 91 | 25,619 |
| MA | 0 | #1,117 | 12 | 20,986 | |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,136 | 8 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,148 | 5 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,162 | 15 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,201 | 11 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,232 | 5 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,265 | 3 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,427 | 45 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,551 | 64 | 28,008 |
Wes is popular in 65 countries — most recent births per country:
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