Names that start with W
313 different W-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and William led them with 10,552 newborns. Compare all 1,133 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.
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1,133 of 1,133 W-names match
W-names in 2025
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- WilliamFrom the Germanic Willahelm, composed of wil, "will, desire", and helm, "helmet, protection"English10,552
- WyattFrom an English surname derived from the medieval given name Wyot, from Old English Wigheard, combining elements meaning "war" and "hardy, braveEnglish6,625
- Wesleyfrom the western meadowEnglish5,679
- WestonFrom the west town or western settlementEnglish5,490
- WaylonA variant of Wayland, meaning 'land by the road' or 'crafty one', though also associated with the legendary smith WaylandEnglish5,425
- WillowGraceful, slender, or from the willow treeEnglish4,786
- WalkerOne who walks, specifically a cloth worker who fulls cloth by treading on itEnglish4,303
- WrenleyOf uncertain originModern coinage1,869
- WrenSmall songbird of the family TroglodytidaeEnglish1,529
- WarrenFrom an English surname meaning 'park keeper' or 'dweller near a game preserve'English1,493
- Walterruler of the armyGerman1,381
- Wellsof uncertain originEnglish958
- WadeTo go or cross through waterEnglish948
- WrenleeCombination of Wren and the popular suffix -lee, evoking the small songbirdModern coinage851
- WinstonJoy stone, from the Old English elements wynn (joy) and stan (stone)English830
- WinterWinter, the coldest season of the yearEnglish809
- WilderProbably a variant of the English surname Wilder, meaning 'dweller near a wilder or wooded area' or 'wild, untamed'English786
- WillaResolute protection, derived from the Germanic element 'wil' meaning 'will' or 'desire' combined with 'helm' meaning 'helmet' or 'protection'English742
- WynterOf English origin, derived from the season, symbolizing cold, purity, and stillnessEnglish693
- WinnieFair one, white, or blessedWelsh646
- Whitleyfrom a place name, possibly meaning 'white meadow' or 'white clearing'English508
- Winonafirstborn daughterNative American466
- WestleyFrom a place name meaning 'west meadow' or 'western clearing'English462
- Wylderof uncertain originModern coinage448
- WayneWagon maker or driver, from an English occupational surnameEnglish422
- WrenleighCombination of the bird name 'wren' and the popular suffix '-leigh', meaning 'meadow' or 'woodland clearing', thus evoking a woodland birdModern coinage414
- WilsonSon of Will or WilliamEnglish405
- Westinlikely derived from a surname meaning 'western town' or 'western settlement'English401
- WestynOf uncertain originModern coinage381
- WesShort form of Wesley, meaning 'western meadow'English376
- WaylenA modern invented name, possibly derived from a combination of the popular sounds from names like Waylon and the suffix -lenModern coinage289
- WinifredBlessed peacemaking, reconciled joyWelsh284
- WessonSon of Wess or possibly a transferred use of the surname Wesson, itself derived from a place name meaning 'West farmstead' or 'Wess's settlement'English257
- Whitneyfrom the white island or white meadowEnglish251
- WallaceWelsh name meaning 'foreigner' or 'Welshman'Scottish247
- WaverlyQuaking aspen tree meadow or from the surname derived from a place name meaning 'meadow of quivering aspens'English244
- WinslowFrom an English surname meaning 'hill belonging to Wine', a personal name of uncertain originEnglish243
- WylieOf uncertain originScottish240
- Watsonson of Wat, a medieval diminutive of WalterEnglish229
- WisdomWisdom refers to the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment, often personified in biblical and philosophical traditionsEnglish221
- WynnFriendWelsh215
- WrenlyDerived from the bird name wren, combined with the popular suffix -ly, suggesting a nature-inspired modern nameModern coinage189
- WileyFrom an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'willow meadow'English188
- WillResolute protectionEnglish170
- WestOne of the four cardinal directions, symbolizing the setting sun and the western horizonEnglish167
- WendyFriend or white, fairEnglish165
- WestenProbably a variant of Weston, meaning 'western town' or 'from the westEnglish162
- WillieWillie is a diminutive of William, which means 'resolute protector'English156
- WarnerProtecting warrior or army guardEnglish144
- Wilhelminaresolute protectorGerman141
- WinryOf uncertain originModern coinage140
- WoodsA topographic surname transferred to given name, denoting someone who lived in or near a forestEnglish127
- WolfgangWolf path or wolf journeyGerman115
- WateenOf uncertain originModern coinage112
- WinsleyA modern coinage, likely combining the name Win (from Winfred or similar) with the popular suffix -sley, or as a feminine form of WinslowModern coinage110
- WoodrowRow of houses in a woodEnglish102
- WilmerFamous will, desireEnglish94
- WeslieOf uncertain originEnglish86
- WolfA name derived from the animal, symbolizing strength and ferocityGerman83
- WhitWhite, or a short form of Whitman or WhitneyEnglish79
- WeslynnOf uncertain originModern coinage76
- WestlynnCombination of West and Lynn, evoking imagery of the western lands or a western lakeModern coinage74
- Winnifredfriend of peaceWelsh70
- WendellOf uncertain meaningGerman67
- WesleeOf uncertain originModern coinage67
- WhitakerWhite field or white acreEnglish66
- WynonnaOf uncertain originModern coinage63
- WaylandLand by the road or pathEnglish61
- WynonaFirstborn daughterNative American61
- Winslie61
- WrynleeOf uncertain originModern coinage59
- WardWatchman, guardianEnglish58
- WrigleyFrom the Wrigley surname, originally a place name meaning 'clearing by a bend' in Old EnglishEnglish57
- WellerOf uncertain originEnglish57
- Waltonfrom the Welsh settlement or townEnglish56
- Woodsonson of Wood or son of the woodsEnglish56
- WaliOne who is close and trusted, a guardian or friend, often used in Islamic contexts to denote a saint or protectorArabic56
- WhitleeVariant of the English surname and place name Whitley, meaning 'white meadow' or 'white clearingEnglish56
- WillisSon of Will or descendant of Will, a medieval diminutive of WilliamEnglish52
- Wrennaa modern feminine variant of Wren, from the small songbirdModern coinage52
- WillemResolute protectorDutch51
- WaylanLikely a variant of Wayland, meaning 'land by the road' or 'crafty one' from Old EnglishEnglish51
- WarisOf uncertain originArabic51
- WyndhamFrom an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'Wynn's homestead' or 'enclosure'English51
- Waydeof uncertain origin, likely a variant of Wade, meaning 'to go' or 'to ford' (Old English)English48
- WillardA compound name meaning 'resolute' or 'brave will,' derived from Germanic elementsEnglish47
- WrennOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Wren or a surname transferred to first name useEnglish47
- WeldonFrom a surname derived from a place name meaning 'hill with a spring' or 'well hill' in Old EnglishEnglish46
- WynnieDiminutive of Winifred, meaning "blessed peacemaking" or "joy and peaceEnglish45
- WeslynOf uncertain originModern coinage44
- WolfeThe name Wolfe means 'wolf', derived from the Old English word 'wulf'English44
- Whittenof uncertain originEnglish43
- WellesFrom the springs or wellsEnglish42
- WittOf uncertain originEnglish42
- Wilmaresolute protectionGerman41
- WyleeOf uncertain originModern coinage41
- WilliamsSon of William, or follower of WilliamEnglish40
- Waylynnof uncertain originModern coinage40
- WaveA word name referring to a surge of water, often used symbolically to convey movement, fluency, or innovationModern coinage40
- Waleednewborn, infantArabic39
- WynstonJoyful stone or friend's town, a variant of WinstonEnglish39
- WinsletOf uncertain originModern coinage39
- Wittenof uncertain originModern coinage38
- WestlynModern coinage combining West and the popular suffix -lynModern coinage38
- WaceyOf uncertain originModern coinage38
- WednesdayBorn on Wednesday, the day of Mercury (Woden's day)English37
- WaldenWooded valleyEnglish37
- WindsorOf uncertain origin, likely from the Old English place name Windles-ore, meaning 'riverbank with a windlass' or 'landing place with a winch'English37
- Whittmeaning uncertainEnglish37
- Waltruler of the army, commanderGerman35
- WillaminaFeminine form of William, meaning 'resolute protector'English34
- WranglerOccupational name for a person who wrangles horses or cattle, or by extension, a cowboyModern coinage34
- WhittakerOf uncertain originEnglish34
- WheelerOne who makes wheelsEnglish33
- WhitmanWhite manEnglish33
- WynneWelsh origin meaning 'fair, white, blessed'Welsh32
- WaylynA modern invented name, likely formed from the syllable 'Way' (as in Waylon) and the popular suffix '-lyn'Modern coinage32
- Waylinof uncertain origin, possibly a modern combination of Waylon or Wayne with the fashionable suffix -linModern coinage31
- WilfredoDesiring peaceSpanish30
- WilfredDesiring peaceEnglish29
- WhitleighVariant spelling of the English surname and place name Whitley, meaning "white wood" or "white clearingEnglish29
- WorthyDeserving of respect or honorEnglish28
- WilburResolute, or from the willowsEnglish27
- WilberResolute, brilliantEnglish27
- WillyDiminutive of William, meaning 'resolute protection' or 'strong-willed warrior'English27
- Wallenof uncertain originEnglish27
- Wysdom27
- WilhelmWill, desire, and helmet, protectionGerman26
- WyllowOf uncertain originModern coinage26
- WynWhite, fair, or blessedWelsh25
- WellingtonFrom the wealthy estate or settlementEnglish24
- WrightA craftsman, especially in woodEnglish24
- WaniyaVariant of Wania, possibly of Arabic origin meaning 'shining' or 'radiant'Arabic24
- Winslee24
- Wrenlie23
- WonderA feeling of amazement or admirationModern coinage22
- Wizdom22
- WandaOf debated origin: possibly from a Slavic root meaning 'wanderer' or 'roamer', or a short form of names containing the element 'wanda'Slavic20
- WilbertBright willGerman20
- WillianResolute protection, from the Germanic elements 'will' (desire) and 'helm' (helmet, protection)English20
- Wilkespossibly 'dweller at the willows' or a short form of WilkinEnglish20
- WinnerOne who wins or is victoriousEnglish20
- WaseemHandsome, beautiful, or gracefulArabic19
- WesleighFrom the surname Wesley, meaning 'western meadow' in Old EnglishEnglish19
- Wisteria19
- WalidNewborn, newborn childArabic18
- WeylandOf uncertain originEnglish18
- WensleyOf uncertain originEnglish18
- Wrenlynn18
- Wahaj18
- WoodleyFrom the wood clearing or meadowEnglish17
- WallyDiminutive of Walter, meaning 'ruler of the army'German16
- WebbOf uncertain origin, likely a transferred use of the English surname meaning 'weaver'English16
- Windham16
- Wiltonfrom the farmstead by the spring or streamEnglish15
- WestlyFrom the west meadow or west clearingEnglish15
- Wylerof uncertain originEnglish15
- WyldeModern coinage, probably inspired by the surname Wylde or the word 'wild'Modern coinage15
- Westynn15
- WylanOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- WaverleyOf uncertain originModern coinage14
- WildeA modern transferred use of the surname Wilde, originally a byname for someone wild or boisterousEnglish14
- Wynslee14
- WorthOf uncertain origin, possibly a transferred use of the English surname Worth, meaning 'enclosure' or 'homestead'English13
- WeslyOf uncertain origin, likely a variant of Wesley, meaning 'western meadow'English13
- WiliamOf uncertain originEnglish13
- WaelOne who returns for refuge, or a devoted seeker of asylumArabic13
- WakeWake is a modern English name, likely derived from the English word 'wake' meaning 'to rouse from sleep' or 'a vigil'Modern coinage13
- Wellesley13
- Wrenli13
- WebsterA weaver of clothEnglish12
- WarrickDerived from an English surname, itself a variant of Warwick, meaning 'dweller by the weir' or 'from the settlement on the weir'English12
- WafaFaithfulness, loyalty, or fidelity in ArabicArabic12
- WardaRose, a flower symbolizing beauty and loveArabic12
- Wrynleigh12
- WardenGuardian or watchman, from an Old English occupational surnameEnglish11
- WylandOf uncertain originModern coinage11
- WoodyA nickname meaning 'from the woods' or 'wooded clearing'English10
- WernerArmy protectorGerman10
- WagnerWagon maker or cartwrightGerman10
- WisamDistinction, badge, or mark of honor (often a medal or decoration)Arabic10
- WassimOne who is radiant or handsomeArabic10
- WiseOne who is wise or discerningEnglish10
- WajihaDistinguished, eminent, or exaltedArabic10
- Whittonof uncertain originModern coinage10
- WaelynA modern invented name, likely derived from the sounds of names like Waverly and Gael, with no established meaningModern coinage10
- Wynnter10
- Wraith10
- Woodland10
- Wadley10
- Woodensky10
- WilfordFrom the ford by the willowsEnglish9
- WeylinOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- WilloOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- WaydenOf uncertain originModern coinage9
- WinFriend, fair, or whiteEnglish9
- Wasif9
- Williamson9
- Whelan9
- Willemina9