Mott vs Weslie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mott

Boy #28,455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"From Old French mote meaning a mound, hillock, or moat; a topographic surname indicating where one lived"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,455
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Weslie

Girl #2,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"west meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,256
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Wes, Lee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mott Rank #28,455
Weslie Rank #2,256

Weslie is more popular, ranked #2256 vs #28455 for Mott.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mott ___

  • Mott Allen
  • Mott William
  • Mott Thomas
  • Mott Ray

Weslie ___

  • Weslie Mae
  • Weslie Ann
  • Weslie Jo
  • Weslie Jane
  • Weslie Rae
  • Weslie Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mott

Holt Fern Sage Wren

If you choose Weslie

Fletcher Hadley Hartley Greer Blythe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mott or Weslie more popular?

Weslie is more popular, ranked #2256 compared to Mott at #28455 in the United States.

What do Mott and Weslie mean?

Mott means "From Old French mote meaning a mound, hillock, or moat; a topographic surname indicating where one lived" (Old French/Norman origin). Weslie means "west meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Mott and Weslie boy or girl names?

Mott is primarily a boy name. Weslie is primarily a girl name.

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