West
WEST
✦ Meaning
“From Old English 'west,' referring to the cardinal direction and symbolizing the setting sun, endings, and journeys toward the unknown. Directional names carry adventurous spirit.”
Popularity Over Time
West is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Syllables
1
Style
Famous Bearers
- West (Kanye West's child)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Old English origin, universal directional
People Also Ask
From Old English 'west,' referring to the cardinal direction and symbolizing the setting sun, endings, and journeys toward the unknown. Directional names carry adventurous spirit.
West is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. It's trending up as more parents discover it.
West works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with West include Stone, Ash, Atlas.