Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: West Town, Surname, From the Western Stream
Pronunciation: W EH S T
Popularity Rank: #16,450
The name West is of English origin and means West Town, Surname, From the Western Stream. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
West is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, Nigeria, and 79 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: W EH S T
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
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At NamesLook, the name West is recorded 2,663 times globally, ranking it as the 16,450th most common name worldwide.
West is most prevalent in United States of America, with 608 occurrences, making it the 4,346th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name West is found among 1 in every 2976 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #4,346 | 1 : 2,976 |
| South Africa | #3,755 | 1 : 5,557 |
| Nigeria | #2,986 | 1 : 3,985 |
| France | #6,680 | 1 : 7,626 |
| Saudi Arabia | #17,535 | 1 : 24,102 |
| Malaysia | #10,920 | 1 : 22,118 |
| United Kingdom | #6,602 | 1 : 6,230 |
| Italy | #13,070 | 1 : 15,767 |
| Hong Kong | #4,039 | 1 : 6,734 |
| Algeria | #12,537 | 1 : 21,811 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name West from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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