West vs Percy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

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West Rank #1,339

Percy Rank #1,256

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Percy more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Percy mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are West and Percy boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.