West as a Male Name
West is a unisex name used for males and the other gender alike.
As a unisex name, West works equally for males; on male babies it reads as strong and modern, carrying the same English (Old English) roots either way. The name West means “the west / one from the west” and is of English (Old English) origin. Closely related male forms and variants include Westin, Weston, Wes.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of West across all genders, see the complete West name meaning.
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West is a unisex name used for males and the other gender alike. It means “the west / one from the west” and is of English (Old English) origin.
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West means “the west / one from the west” and originates from English (Old English).