Wesley: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child from the western meadow, gentle soul.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #98
- Peak
- #66 in 1977
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Wesley Means
Wesley is a boy name of English origin. A child from the western meadow, gentle soul.
How Popular Wesley Is
Wesley currently ranks #98 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #66 in 1977. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Wesley
- Wesley broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #66 in 1977.
- Wesley has shown remarkable staying power, holding steady in the top 100.
- Wesley has been a top 100 name across 171+ years of American history.
- Wesley is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Wesley
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Wesley
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Questions About Wesley
What does Wesley mean?
Wesley is a boy name of English origin. A child from the western meadow, gentle soul.
How popular is Wesley?
Wesley currently ranks #98 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #66 in 1977. It has held steady.
Where does Wesley come from?
Wesley comes from English roots. Wesley broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #66 in 1977.
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