Allen vs Wes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

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Allen Rank #574

Wes Rank #745

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #745 for Wes.

Is Allen or Wes more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Wes at #745 in the United States.

What do Allen and Wes mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Allen and Wes boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.