What origin is the name West?

West comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is West a popular name?

West is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. West does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for West?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with West — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

West

Discover the meaning and origin of the name West

West

Boy

english

1 syllable

West is an english boy's name meaning "This English name refers to a west town surname. It was historically used to describe a person living to the west of a specific village.".

The meaning of West is "This English name refers to a west town surname. It was historically used to describe a person living to the west of a specific village." — a boy name of english origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This English name refers to a west town surname. It was historically used to describe a person living to the west of a specific village.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about West

Very rare in US records

What does West mean?

West is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English name refers to a west town surname. It was historically used to describe a person living to the west of a specific village.".

Is West a rare name?

Yes. West does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with West

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to West

West means "This English name refers to a west town surname. It was historically used to describe a person living to the west of a specific village." — these names share that spirit.