West vs Wiley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, crafty"

Origin: Old English

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West Rank #1,339

Wiley Rank #1,162

Wiley is more popular, ranked #1162 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Wiley more popular?

Wiley is more popular, ranked #1162 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Wiley mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin).

Are West and Wiley boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Wiley is primarily a boy name.