West vs Jet

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 #1,354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"black gemstone (fossilized wood)"

Origin: Old French/Greek

English Dutch American

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West Rank #1,339

Jet Rank #1,354

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1354 for Jet.

Is West or Jet more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Jet at #1354 in the United States.

What do West and Jet mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Jet means "black gemstone (fossilized wood)" (Old French/Greek origin).

Are West and Jet boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Jet is primarily a boy name.