Wes vs Seth

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 #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Wes Rank #745

Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #745 for Wes.

Is Wes or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Wes at #745 in the United States.

What do Wes and Seth mean?

Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Wes and Seth boy or girl names?

Wes is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.