Wiley

Boy's name

Wiley is of English origin and means "crafty" or "sly." It is derived from the Old English word "wīleg" meaning "crafty" or "cunning."

Meaning Temple meadow
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 180 Rising
Peak year 1921

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Notable Namesakes

  • Wiley Post - Aviator, first to fly solo around the world.
  • Wiley Wiggins - Actor, known for "Dazed and Confused."
  • Wiley Miller - Cartoonist, creator of "Non Sequitur" comic strip.
  • Wiley Blount Rutledge - U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
  • Wiley Hardeman Post - Aviator, set multiple flight records.
  • Wiley Lee Umphlett - Historian, specialized in American sports history.
  • Wiley Cash - Author, known for novels like "A Land More Kind Than Home."
  • Wiley Rutledge - U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
  • Wiley Reed - Musician, known for his work in jazz.
  • Wiley Thompson - Politician, served as U.S. Senator from South Carolina.

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