West vs Harris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Harry, home ruler"

Origin: English

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West Rank #1,339

Harris Rank #1,322

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Harris more popular?

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Harris mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Harris means "son of Harry, home ruler" (English origin).

Are West and Harris boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Harris is primarily a boy name.