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Wesam

♂ Boy

Pronounced wih-SAAM /wɪˈsɑːm/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Wisam (Wesam), 'a medal; badge of honor; decoration' — a name given in the sense of a mark of distinction. Spelled Wesam in many transliterations.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of honor: Wesam is Arabic for 'a medal; badge of honor' (said 'wih-SAAM'). A distinguished, meaningful pick.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Wisam (Wesam), 'a medal; badge of honor; decoration' — a name given in the sense of a mark of distinction. Spelled Wesam in many transliterations.
U.S. rank (2025)#13793 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 371

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619762025

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

Wesam transliterates the Arabic Wisam, 'a medal; decoration; badge of honor'. It is used across the Arabic-speaking world as an honor name, evoking merit and pride, and reaches the U.S. mainly through Arabic-heritage families (said 'wih-SAAM').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., carried chiefly by Arabic-heritage families. Rare, dignified, and rich in meaning.

Did you know? Wesam comes from the Arabic Wisam, 'a medal' or 'badge of honor' — a name that carries the sense of distinction and merit (said 'wih-SAAM').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Wesam — Arabic Wisam 'medal; badge of honor'

Variations

WisamWissamWesaam

Nicknames

SamWes

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wesam mean?

Wesam is from the Arabic Wisam, meaning 'a medal; badge of honor; decoration'.

How do you pronounce Wesam?

It's said wih-SAAM /wɪˈsɑːm/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Wesam a boy or girl name?

Wesam is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Wesam?

Wesam is a rare name in the U.S., carried mainly by Arabic-heritage families.

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