Wei Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Wei

"An ancient Chinese march during the Zhou dynasty"

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Male 📈 Peak 2001 👥 362 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

📖
Meaning
An ancient Chinese march during the Zhou dynasty
🌍
Origin
Multiple origins
👥
US Bearers
362
Life Path
Number 1

📖 What Does Wei Mean?

Wei is a Chinese given name. The form 伟 is the most common Chinese given name, accounting for approximately 0.5% of Chinese people.

🌐 Wikipedia summary Read full article ↗

Wei is a Chinese given name. The form 伟 is the most common Chinese given name, accounting for approximately 0.5% of Chinese people.

Root Element
Wei
Core Meaning
"An ancient Chinese march during the Zhou dynasty"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Wei

W 5
E 5
I 9
SUM 1
1
Life Path
Independence & Leadership
5
Soul Urge
Freedom & Adventure
5
Personality
Freedom & Adventure

Life Path 1 — Independence & Leadership: Natural-born leaders, ambitious, and self-reliant.

📊 Wei in Numbers

362 US bearers
2001 Peak year
Predominantly Male Predominant gender
Full statistics →

Age breakdown · state data · decade charts · popularity trend — all on the full statistics page.

Historical Journey

🌱
Ancient Roots

Root element "Wei" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "An ancient Chinese march during the Zhou dynasty".

📜
Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

⚔️
Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

🌊
Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

📈
Today (2026)

~362 people named Wei in the US. Peaked in 2001 with 20 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Wei?

The Life Path number for Wei is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 5. Personality: 5.

Is Wei a boy or girl name?

Wei is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 78% male and 22% female.

How many people are named Wei in the US?

Approximately 362 people in the United States are named Wei. The name peaked in 2001 with 20 recorded uses.

🔗 Related & Similar Names

From Our Database

Wade meaning Will meaning Ward meaning Wren meaning Wes meaning

🔍 Look up another name's meaning