Vaughn vs West

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vaughn

Boy #1,188 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, junior"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Vaughn Rank #1,188

West Rank #1,339

Vaughn is more popular, ranked #1188 vs #1339 for West.

Is Vaughn or West more popular?

Vaughn is more popular, ranked #1188 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do Vaughn and West mean?

Vaughn means "small, junior" (Welsh origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Vaughn and West boy or girl names?

Vaughn is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.