Meaning & Origin
A diminutive of the male given names Wesley or Weston.
Wes is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, a short form of Wesley or Weston, both derived from Old English place names meaning 'western meadow' or 'western settlement.' Wes has been used as a standalone given name since at least the early 20th century.
Wes has the direct, friendly warmth of a name that sounds like a person you would genuinely like. Filmmaker Wes Anderson gave it artistic quirk; Wes Montgomery gave it jazz guitar genius. It is one syllable of genuine character — no fuss, all personality. Currently climbing as parents embrace ultra-short names with big presence.