West vs Genesis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beginning, origin"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

American Latino Christian

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West Rank #1,339

Genesis Rank #1,149

Genesis is more popular, ranked #1149 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Genesis more popular?

Genesis is more popular, ranked #1149 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Genesis mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Genesis means "beginning, origin" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are West and Genesis boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Genesis is primarily a boy name.