West

At a glance

West is the #2740 dog name in our records. About 1 in 16,143 male dogs is called West, and the name is rising.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is West?

#2,740dog name of 19,856
1 in 16,143male dogs
39dogs in the records
Risingdogs born 2023–2024 vs 2020–2022

Girl or boy?

Girls 18%Boys 79%Not recorded 3%

18% girls · 82% boys among 38 dogs with a recorded sex

West over the years

Rising
02.24.52013: 0.3, 2014: 0.0, 2015: 0.0, 2016: 0.8, 2017: 0.4, 2018: 0.4, 2019: 0.0, 2020: 0.9, 2021: 0.2, 2022: 1.9, 2023: 0.7, 2024: 3.92013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named West per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like West

WesWeezyWessWeissWestyWesaWesly

Questions

Is West a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (82% male).

How popular is West for dogs?

West is the #2,740 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 39 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce West?

West is said in one syllable. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like West?

Wes, Weezy and Wess sound similar.

What breeds are often named West?

Labrador Retrievers, Dachshunds and Yorkshire Terriers are the breeds most often called West.

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