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Vegas

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How to Pronounce Vegas

Pronounced VAY-gəs /ˈveɪ.ɡəs/High

Meaning: From Las Vegas — Spanish vegas, 'the meadows, the fertile plains/valleys' (a place-name)Medium

In 30 seconds: The meadows: Vegas is the place-name (Las Vegas) — 'the meadows, fertile plains'. Bold, glittering, and warm.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningFrom Las Vegas — Spanish vegas, 'the meadows, the fertile plains/valleys' (a place-name)
U.S. rank (2025)#5833 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 312
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219792025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Vegas comes from Las Vegas — Spanish vegas, 'the meadows, the fertile lowland plains or valleys' (named by Spanish travellers for the grassy springs in the desert). A bold, glittering, modern place-name (the dazzling city of Las Vegas; said 'VAY-gəs'; nickname Veg).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-meadows at the root, and glittering.

Did you know? Vegas means 'the meadows, the fertile plains' in Spanish — the name of Las Vegas, 'the meadows' (for the springs and grasslands found there) — a bold, glittering place-name (said 'VAY-gəs').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Las Vegas — place-name

Variations

VegaVegaz

Nicknames

Veg

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vegas mean?

Vegas is Spanish for 'the meadows, the fertile plains' (the place-name Las Vegas).

How do you pronounce Vegas?

It's said VAY-gəs /ˈveɪ.ɡəs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vegas a boy or girl name?

Vegas is a boy's name.

How popular is Vegas?

Vegas is a very rare name in the U.S.

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