West

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Pronounced WEST /ˈwɛst/High

Meaning: West is an English direction and surname name, 'the western direction; one who came from the west'. More often a boy's name; used here for a girl, we note the lean.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp direction name: West means 'the western direction' (said 'WEST'). More often a boy's name, we note.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningWest is an English direction and surname name, 'the western direction; one who came from the west'. More often a boy's name; used here for a girl, we note the lean.

U.S. rank (2025)#11866 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 28

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

The name West is an English direction and surname name, 'the western direction'. It reads as modern and minimal. More often a boy's name; used here for a girl, we note the lean. In the U.S. it is rare for girls (said 'WEST').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, sleek, and cross-sex.

Did you know? West points to the sunset direction — a sleek surname and direction name that leans to boys, though used here for a girl, which we note (said 'WEST').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — West — English direction/surname name; cross-sex, boy-leaning

Variations

WestonWestaWestyn

Nicknames

WesWestie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name West mean?

West is an English direction and surname name meaning 'the western direction'.

How do you pronounce West?

It's said WEST /ˈwɛst/ — one syllable.

Is West a boy or girl name?

West is more often a boy's name; used here for a girl, we note the lean.

How popular is West?

West is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.