Wes name meaning
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What does Wes mean?
Acclaimed and All time favorite Wes came from Old English language bestowed upon boys used mostly in English, meaning of Wes is "Form of Wesley or The West Meadow". Wes is a variant of prevalent brook.
brook is version of illustrous Brooke. Largely used in English and English long standing and pleasing, brook, meaning of brook is "Water, A Small Fresh Water Stream and Bach" is of Old English origin.
Wes is short of Wesley. Lofty and Ceaseless Wesley mostly is used in Tamil and English has its origin in Anglo-Saxon and Old English, meaning of Wesley is "West Wood West Clearing West Meadow and West Clearing".
How do I pronounce Wes?
The most common pronunciation of one syllabled Wes is wes.
Middle Names for Wes
Tuan, Hoan, Obry, Iwen, Edry, view more middle names that goes with Wes
Names that rhyme with WesHow popular is the name Wes?
Wes is common in United States where over 4734 new-borns have been given the name since 1880. Presently peaked at the charts, the moniker grabbed the 628th spot and 191 baby boys were given the name.
Wes is a rare baby name in England and Wales however it is still in use. But Wes is a popular baby name in Canada where every 1 in 4000 have the name.
As per our estimate, over 50000 babies have been bestowed Wes around the globe.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 797 | 310 |
| 2022 | 796 | 314 |
| 2021 | 863 | 268 |
| 2020 | 987 | 215 |
| 2019 | 978 | 217 |
| 2018 | 1057 | 191 |
| 2017 | 1085 | 180 |
| 2016 | 1183 | 160 |
| 2015 | 1259 | 143 |
| 2014 | 1389 | 122 |
Facts
Wes in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 493 | 36 | 0 | 5 |
What numbers say about Wes?
You are unique and born to stand out. Skin touch makes you nervous because you feel it so deeply that it makes you tremble. You love to travel but lack the money at the moment. Perhaps you are born to make bad people do good things and walk the right path. You often get involved with people who have a hard time to express how they actually feel. You have so many talents you could work with. Why don't you write a book yourself? Or channel your creativity someplace else except work?
Do you like Wes? Other names you would love
- Orva - The commonly accepted and classy unisex name Orva has origin in French, Orva means "Special Friend or Worth Gold" is majorly used in English
- Jervis - Origin of Unwonted Jervis is in English and Old French, meaning of Jervis is "With Honor, Grow or Spearman", used chiefly in English is given to baby boys
- Janice means Form of Jane or Yahweh is Gracious used for both genders is originated from Hebrew is used mainly in English
- Garet - Rarefied Garet commonly is used in English, meaning of Garet is "Hardy, Brave or Mighty with a Spear". Its origin is in Germanic, Irish and Old High German is bestowed upon boys
- Guinn - Meaning of Guinn is Friend is of Germanic origin, a boy name is used substantially in English
Famous people named Wes
- Wes Walters, Australian artist and winner of the Archibald Prize
- Wes Barnett, two time Olympian
- Wes Gallagher, American journalist for the Associated Press
- Wes Harrison, also known as "Mr
- Wes Durham, American sportscaster
- Wes Freed, Richmond, Virginia-based outsider artist whose works have appeared on the album covers of numerous American rock bands
- Wes McKnight, Canadian television and radio personality
- Wes Packer, Welsh comedian from Rhondda
- Wes Magee, poet and children's author
- Wes Jackson, co-founded the Land Institute with Dana Jackson
- Wes Craven, American film director, writer, producer
- Wes Montgomery, American jazz guitarist
- Wes Scantlin, American singer, songwriter, musician
- Wes Borland, American rock musician and artist
- Wes Anderson, American filmmaker
- Wes Bentley, American actor
- Wes Ferrell, American professional baseball player
- Wes Brown, English professional footballer
- Wes Cooley, Republican politician and rancher from Oregon
- Wes Watkins, American politician from the state of Oklahoma
- Wes Moss, talk radio show host
- Wes Hamilton, former American football offensive lineman
- Wes Unseld, American former basketball player
- Wes Hart, American soccer coach
- Wes Butters, radio broadcaster, formerly of BBC Radio 1
- Wes Hopkins, American professional football player
- Wes Parker, former first baseman in Major League Baseball
- Wes Obermueller, former Major League Baseball pitcher
- Wes Hall, Barbadian former cricketer and politician
- Wes Helms, American former professional baseball third baseman
- Wes Westrum, American professional baseball player, coach
- Wes Welker, former American football wide receiver
- Wes Studi, Cherokee actor and film producer
- Wes Walz, Canadian retired professional ice hockey player and former assistant coach with the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League
- Wes Ramsey, American actor
- Wes Madiko, Cameroonian musician
- Wes Sims, retired American football player
- Wes Naiqama, Fijian Australian former professional rugby league footballer
- Wes Abbott, artist who has worked as a letterer in comic books
- Wes Stock, former Major League Baseball pitcher
- Wes Johnson, American actor, cartoonist
- Wes Covington, left fielder in Major League Baseball
- Wes Morgan, professional footballer
- Wes Wilson, American artist and one of the leading designers of psychedelic posters
- Wes Roberts, former American football Defensive end
- Wes Archer, American television animation director
- Wes Gardner, retired Major League Baseball pitcher drafted by the New York Mets
- Wes Dakus, Canadian musician and the leader of Wes Dakus & The Rebels
- Wes Carroll, was born September 27, 1970
- Wes Cooley, American motorcycle road racer
- Wes McLeod, retired Canadian soccer player
Lists having Wes
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/