Wei
Wei first appears in US records in 1970. It peaked in 1998, when 18 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 7.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Wei popular?
Rising Wei has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8 | |
| 2000s | 68 | |
| 1990s | 108 | |
| 1980s | 68 | |
| 1970s | 31 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Wei mean?
Wei is commonly the character 伟, “great, extraordinary,” among other characters.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wei mean?
Wei means Great, mighty (伟). Wei is commonly the character 伟, “great, extraordinary,” among other characters.
What is the origin of the name Wei?
Wei is of Chinese origin.
How do you pronounce Wei?
Wei is pronounced “WAY.”
Is Wei a boy or a girl name?
Wei is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Wei a popular name right now?
Wei has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Wei?
In 2025, Wei ranked #10614 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Wei most popular?
Wei was most popular in 1998, when about 18 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Wei?
Names similar to Wei include Peng, Hao, Tao, Ming, Yong.
What names go well with Wei?
Chinese names that pair well with Wei include Long, Lan, Xia, Hao, Tao.