Westen sits next to 4 phonetic neighbors — Weston, Easton, and Preston are the closest matches by sound. Most share Westen's English-origin cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
You searched for names like
"western town, western settlement"
"army guard, protecting warrior"
"young dog, whelp (strength and loyalty)"
"from Clare (Suffolk)"
"invented modern name"
"dear, beloved (associated folk etymology)"
"wooded land"
"the Nubian, the southerner"
"messenger of God"
"mighty peace"
"God is gracious (if related to John)"
"son of Peter (son of the rock)"
"bright pledge, noble hostage"
"firm, constant"
"narrow strait"
"black gemstone (fossilized wood)"
"house, home"
"dweller by the willow"
"Yahweh has given"
"fair, attractive"
"east settlement, eastern village"
Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Westen — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have Old English origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Westen.
Rhythm: Westen is a 2-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.