Web

English occupational name

"weaver"

Web Origin and Meaning

The name Web is a boy's name.

Web is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a shortened form of Webster, which was originally an occupational surname for a weaver. In contemporary contexts, it could also reference the World Wide Web, giving it a modern, technological association. As a given name, Web is notably brief and direct, embodying simplicity and memorability. Its conciseness gives it a certain strength and clarity that longer names might lack. While rare as a first name, Web might appeal to parents in technology fields or those seeking a distinctively short, impactful name. Its brevity also makes it unlikely to be shortened to a nickname, preserving its intended form.

The name Web in Pop Culture

• E.B.'s Charlotte's Web story about a pig named Wilbur who befriends a spider named Charlotte that helps Wilbur stay alive.