Wes vs Wilson

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 #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Wes Rank #745

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #745 for Wes.

Is Wes or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Wes at #745 in the United States.

What do Wes and Wilson mean?

Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Wes and Wilson boy or girl names?

Wes is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.