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Wesley
Meaning: western meadow · Origin: English · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
An English surname from a place name, 'western meadow'. Often given in honour of John Wesley, founder of Methodism.
Famous people named Wesley
- John Wesley (preacher)
Nicknames
Wes
Variants & related names
Westley
Wesley name art
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FAQ
What does the name Wesley mean?
Wesley means “western meadow”. It comes from English.
Is Wesley a popular name?
Yes — Wesley has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Wesley?
Wes.
What are other forms of Wesley?
Westley.
Similar names
Parker · Waylon · Weston · Emmett · Ryder · Harrison
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.