Wesson Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationWES-un / /ˈwɛsən/English; French
Meaning
English: from the wheat farm; French: from the western town
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, Wesson is derived from a surname that indicates a person from a wheat farm. The French origin suggests a geographical connection to a western settlement, reflecting the importance of location in naming conventions.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Wes
- Wesley
International Variants
- Wesson (English)
- Wes (English)
Famous people named Wesson
Wesson (surname) — notable surname in various fields.
Fictional characters named Wesson
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Wesson was first seen in the United States in 2004. Wesson has ranked as high as #1058 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in Texas, Ohio, California, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Wesson has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Wesson (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 18 | |
| TX | 14 | |
| MI | 12 | |
| KY | 11 | |
| VA | 11 | |
| FL | 10 | |
| GA | 10 | |
| MS | 10 | |
| PA | 9 | |
| LA | 8 | |
| CA | 8 | |
| OK | 7 | |
| TN | 7 | |
| IN | 7 | |
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 42 |
| 2010 | 35 |
| 2011 | 63 |
| 2012 | 87 |
| 2013 | 103 |
| 2014 | 158 |
| 2015 | 185 |
| 2016 | 205 |
| 2017 | 242 |
| 2018 | 236 |
| 2019 | 240 |
| 2020 | 268 |
| 2021 | 306 |
| 2022 | 251 |
| 2023 | 238 |
| 2024 | 240 |