Gender: Unisex
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Small or tiny; derived from a wet place
Pronunciation: wee, /wiː/, W IY
Popularity Rank: #11,397
Wee is a Scottish name derived from the Old English word 'weg' meaning 'from a wet place'. It can also be used as a term of endearment for something small or tiny.
The name Wee is of Scottish origin and means Small or tiny; derived from a wet place. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Wee is commonly found in Malaysia, Singapore, United Kingdom, and 61 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: wee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /wiː/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: W IY
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Wee is recorded 4,295 times globally, ranking it as the 11,397th most common name worldwide.
Wee is most prevalent in Malaysia, with 2,448 occurrences, making it the 537th most popular name in the country.
In Singapore, the name Wee is found among 1 in every 428 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | #537 | 1 : 813 |
| Singapore | #273 | 1 : 428 |
| United Kingdom | #4,622 | 1 : 3,755 |
| France | #15,272 | 1 : 22,877 |
| United States of America | #30,056 | 1 : 39,329 |
| Brunei Darussalam | #776 | 1 : 2,672 |
| Hong Kong | #10,841 | 1 : 20,203 |
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