Westley

Meaning of Westley

Westley means "western meadow." It refers to someone who lives near a field to the west.

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

Popularity of Westley

Westley is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #619 in 2025 from #903 in 2016.

Notable people named Westley

• Westley Snipes
  American actor, film producer
• Westley Watende Omari Moore
  Governor of Maryland
• Westley Sissel Unseld
  Basketball player, coach
• Westley Gough
  New Zealand cyclist
• Westley Hargrave
  American aerospace engineer

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Questions about the name Westley

What does the name Westley mean?

Westley means westley means "western meadow." it refers to someone who lives near a field to the west, and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Westley?

In 2025, Westley ranked #619 for boys, up from #655 the year before.

When was Westley most popular?

Westley peaked at #619 in 2025.