Stanley

Meaning of Stanley

Comes from the Old English words for "stone clearing" or "stony field."

Stanley has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Stanley

After ranking as high as #488 in 2002, Stanley has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Stanley

• Stan Lee
  Marvel Comics icon
• Stanley Kubrick
  Film director and producer
• Stanley Tucci
  Actor and filmmaker
• Stanley Donen
  Film director and choreographer
• Stanley Matthews
  English football player

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Questions about the name Stanley

What does the name Stanley mean?

Stanley means comes from the old english words for "stone clearing" or "stony field.", and it comes from English origins.

Is Stanley a boy's or a girl's name?

Stanley is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Stanley?

Stanley did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Stanley most popular?

Stanley peaked at #488 in 2002.