Nova vs West

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Nova Rank #1,180

West Rank #1,339

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1339 for West.

Is Nova or West more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do Nova and West mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Nova and West boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.