West vs Coast

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,143 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"land bordering the sea"

Origin: Old French

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West Rank #1,339

Coast Rank #1,143

Coast is more popular, ranked #1143 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Coast more popular?

Coast is more popular, ranked #1143 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Coast mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Coast means "land bordering the sea" (Old French origin).

Are West and Coast boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Coast is primarily a boy name.