Wellesley
WELZ-lee
Letters
9
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
55
Peak Year
#13 in 2020
First Recorded
1923
Style
Sophisticated & Formal, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
An English surname derived from a place name meaning 'west clearing' or 'west wood'.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
British soldier and statesman, defeated Napoleon at Waterloo
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