Wes

Wes Meaning & Origin

About Wes
The name Wes is a shortened form of the name Wesley, which is derived from the Old English surname meaning "western meadow." It is a masculine name that conveys a sense of strength, resilience, and a connection to nature. Wes is often associated with individuals who are independent, adventurous, and have a strong sense of self.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Wes are male.

Wes Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 17.16% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AS
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 S
🌐 IPA
/wɛs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AS', 'FS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wes in Braille

Here's how to represent Wes in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Wes in braille

How to Spell the Name Wes in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Wes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Wes in sign language

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