West vs Aven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river (from Celtic afon)"

Origin: Celtic

American English

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West Rank #1,339

Aven Rank #1,157

Aven is more popular, ranked #1157 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Aven more popular?

Aven is more popular, ranked #1157 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Aven mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Aven means "river (from Celtic afon)" (Celtic origin).

Are West and Aven boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Aven is primarily a boy name.