Westin
Westin is a boy name of English origin meaning “Western settlement”, pronounced WES-tin. It ranked #689 in the United States in 2025, given to 396 babies, and peaked at #597 in 2023. Common nicknames: Wes, West, Winny.
How popular is Westin in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Westin mean, and where does it come from?
Westin is a spelling of Weston, from the Old English west and tun — the settlement to the west, a place name found in every English county and a surname taken from them. The -in ending is the modern American variant, and it doubles as a Swedish surname. The records hold it from 1981; it entered the top thousand in 2009 and is rising, reaching its highest position in 2023. Families usually pick it over Weston to soften the ending rather than for any difference in meaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Westin mean?
Westin is a boy name of English origin meaning "Western settlement." Westin is a spelling of Weston, from the Old English west and tun — the settlement to the west, a place name found in every English county and a surname taken from them. The -in ending is the modern American variant, and it doubles as a Swedish surname.
How do you pronounce Westin?
Westin is pronounced WES-tin. Common variations include Weston, Westyn, Westen.
Is Westin a boy name?
Yes, Westin is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Wes, West, Winny.