Wes vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wes

Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Wes Rank #745

Mathew Rank #941

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Wes or Mathew more popular?

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Wes and Mathew mean?

Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wes and Mathew boy or girl names?

Wes is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.