West vs Wylie

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 #1,233 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"charming, wily"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

English Scottish American

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West Rank #1,339

Wylie Rank #1,233

Wylie is more popular, ranked #1233 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Wylie more popular?

Wylie is more popular, ranked #1233 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Wylie mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Wylie means "charming, wily" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are West and Wylie boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Wylie is primarily a boy name.