What does the name Wesley mean?

The name Wesley means "Western meadow".

What is the origin of the name Wesley?

Wesley is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Wesley?

In 2023, 5,144 babies were named Wesley in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Is Wesley a boy's name?

Yes, Wesley is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Wesley

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Births Last Year: 5,144 ↗

All-Time Total: 237,861

Peak Year: 2024

Wesley is an English name derived from a surname. It comes from the Old English words "west" meaning "west" and "leah" meaning "woodland" or "clearing."

Notable Namesakes

Wesley Snipes - Actor known for "Blade" and "White Men Can't Jump."
Wesley Johnson - NBA player for various teams.
Wesley Matthews - NBA player known for his shooting skills.
Wesley Clark - Retired US Army general and NATO commander.
Wesley Sneijder - Dutch soccer player, won UEFA Champions League.
Wesley Fofana - French rugby player for Leicester Tigers.
Wesley Willis - Musician known for his unique rock style.
Wesley Schultz - Lead singer of The Lumineers band.
Wesley Safadão - Brazilian singer and songwriter.
Wesley So - Filipino-American chess grandmaster, former World #2.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Wesley

Owen Theodore Henry Malcolm Finn Rowan Russell Callum

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Wesley

Lucy Eloise Maisie Nora Rowan Norah Josephine Clara

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Wesley

Westley

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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