Wes vs Byron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wes

Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

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Wes Rank #745

Byron Rank #884

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 vs #884 for Byron.

Is Wes or Byron more popular?

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Byron at #884 in the United States.

What do Wes and Byron mean?

Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin). Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin).

Are Wes and Byron boy or girl names?

Wes is primarily a boy name. Byron is primarily a boy name.