Stanley
STAN-lee
Popularity
#875
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
302,579
Peak Year
#6,472 in 1954
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Stanley is an English name derived from a surname meaning 'stone clearing' or 'stony field'.
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Numerology
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Stanley Kubrick
American film director, screenwriter, and producer.
Stanley Tucci
American actor, writer, producer, and director.
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