West

Pronunciation: [ w-EHST ]

Girl Name #13,965 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

West is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced w-EHST.

Parents who love the name West often also consider Wesley, Webster, West .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #13,965
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Wesley #2170 Weslie #2256 Weslynn #3501 Weslyn #4068

Also a Boy Name

West is also used as a boy name, ranked #1339.

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Similar Names

Wesley Webster West Webb Wellington Weaver Wendell Wes

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Frequently Asked Questions About West

Is West a boy or girl name?

West is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #13965. As a boy name, it is ranked #1339. West is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce West?

West is pronounced w-EHST.

How popular is the name West?

West is currently ranked #13965 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is West a common or rare name?

West is an uncommon name, ranked #13965 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name West

West is a girl name .

Is West a boy or girl name? West is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #13,965 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,339. West is more commonly used as a boy name.

West is currently ranked #13,965 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of West include Wesley, Weslie, Weslynn, Weslyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.