Wesley

Meaning of Wesley

From the west meadow or western meadow.

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

Popularity of Wesley

Wesley is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #52 in 2025 from #171 in 2000.

Notable people named Wesley

• Wesley Snipes
  American actor and producer
• Wesley Clark
  Retired U.S. Army general
• Wesley Crusher
  Fictional Star Trek character
• Wesley So
  Filipino-American chess grandmaster
• Wesley Willis
  American musician and artist

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Questions about the name Wesley

What does the name Wesley mean?

Wesley means from the west meadow or western meadow, and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Wesley?

In 2025, Wesley ranked #52 for boys, up from #58 the year before.

When was Wesley most popular?

Wesley peaked at #52 in 2025.