West vs Monroe

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 #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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West Rank #1,339

Monroe Rank #1,282

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Monroe more popular?

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Monroe mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are West and Monroe boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Monroe is primarily a boy name.