Name Meaning & Origin
"An ancient Chinese march during the Zhou dynasty"
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Wei is a Chinese given name. The form 伟 is the most common Chinese given name, accounting for approximately 0.5% of Chinese people.
Wei is a Chinese given name. The form 伟 is the most common Chinese given name, accounting for approximately 0.5% of Chinese people.
Life Path 1 — Independence & Leadership: Natural-born leaders, ambitious, and self-reliant.
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Root element "Wei" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "An ancient Chinese march during the Zhou dynasty".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~362 people named Wei in the US. Peaked in 2001 with 20 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Wei is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 5. Personality: 5.
Wei is Predominantly Male. Based on US data, 78% male and 22% female.
Approximately 362 people in the United States are named Wei. The name peaked in 2001 with 20 recorded uses.
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