Leroy vs Wes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wes

Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#745
Total SSA Count
345
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Leroy Rank #864
Wes Rank #745

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 vs #864 for Leroy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leroy ___

  • Leroy James
  • Leroy Wayne
  • Leroy Ray
  • Leroy Eugene
  • Leroy Dale
  • Leroy Curtis

Wes ___

  • Wes James
  • Wes Henry
  • Wes Cole
  • Wes Reid
  • Wes Thomas
  • Wes Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leroy

Delroy Elroy Curtis Eugene Loretta

If you choose Wes

Finn Cole Jax Beau Beck

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leroy or Wes more popular?

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Wes mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Leroy and Wes boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.

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