Roger vs Wes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roger

Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

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Roger Rank #750

Wes Rank #745

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 vs #750 for Roger.

Is Roger or Wes more popular?

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Roger at #750 in the United States.

What do Roger and Wes mean?

Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Roger and Wes boy or girl names?

Roger is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.