Popular and traditional American names that start with “W”, with meanings and origin. 24 names.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wade | River crossing | 👦 Boy | English |
| Wallace | Foreigner; Welshman | 👦 Boy | Scottish |
| Wally | Ruler of the army (Walter) | 👦 Boy | English |
| Walt | Ruler of the army (Walter) | 👦 Boy | English |
| Warren | Park keeper; Enclosure | 👦 Boy | English |
| Wayne | Wagon maker | 👦 Boy | English |
| Wendell | Wanderer | 👦 Boy | English |
| Wendi | Friend (Wendy) | 👧 Girl | English |
| Wendy | Friend; Fair | 👧 Girl | English |
| Wes | West meadow (Wesley) | 👦 Boy | English |
| Wesley | West meadow | 👦 Boy | English |
| Whitney | White island | 👧 Girl | English |
| Wilber | Bright will | 👦 Boy | Spanish |
| Wilfredo | Desires peace | 👦 Boy | Spanish |
| Will | Determined protector (William) | 👦 Boy | English |
| William | Resolute protector | 👦 Boy | English, French |
| Willie | Determined protector | 👦 Boy | English |
| Willow | Willow tree | 👧 Girl | English |
| Wilmer | Famous will | 👦 Boy | Spanish |
| Wilson | Son of William | 👦 Boy | English |
| Winnie | Fair; Blessed (Winifred) | 👧 Girl | English |
| Winona | First-born daughter (Dakota) | 👧 Girl | Native American |
| Winston | Joy stone; Friend's town | 👦 Boy | English |
| Wyatt | Brave in war | 👦 Boy | English |