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Augustine vs Wes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wes

Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#745
Total SSA Count
345
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Augustine Rank #553
Wes Rank #745

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 vs #745 for Wes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustine or Wes more popular?

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 compared to Wes at #745 in the United States.

What do Augustine and Wes mean?

Augustine means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin Augustus origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Augustine and Wes boy or girl names?

Augustine is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.

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