Boy Names That Start With W

Ranked in the United States in 2025, with birth trends and peak years.

W is the 14th most common first initial for baby boys in the United States, with eight W names in the top 300 for 2025, led by William (#9). Of those, Walker is the fastest-growing, now 2.3 times as common as in 2020. Wesley (#52) reached its highest rank on record in 2025.