Heath vs Wes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Heath Rank #852

Wes Rank #745

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Heath or Wes more popular?

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Heath and Wes mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Heath and Wes boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.