West vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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West Rank #1,339

Nova Rank #1,180

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Nova mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are West and Nova boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.