Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Form of Wesley, The West Meadow
Pronunciation: W EH S
Popularity Rank: #7,861
The name Wes is of English origin and means Form of Wesley, The West Meadow. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Wes is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and 70 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: W EH S
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Wes is recorded 6,877 times globally, ranking it as the 7,861th most common name worldwide.
Wes is most prevalent in United States of America, with 4,224 occurrences, making it the 1,042th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Wes is found among 1 in every 428 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,042 | 1 : 428 |
| United Kingdom | #1,726 | 1 : 965 |
| Canada | #937 | 1 : 632 |
| Netherlands | #2,135 | 1 : 1,360 |
| France | #9,161 | 1 : 11,540 |
| South Africa | #10,059 | 1 : 21,125 |
| Egypt | #17,768 | 1 : 22,490 |
| Belgium | #3,350 | 1 : 3,245 |
| Saudi Arabia | #22,427 | 1 : 32,497 |
| Malaysia | #11,215 | 1 : 22,880 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Wes from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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