West vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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West Rank #1,339

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Wilson mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are West and Wilson boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.