Wesley
WEZ-lee
Popularity
#2187
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
245,260
Peak Year
#5,231 in 2024
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
From an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'western meadow'.
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Wesley Snipes
American actor
Wesley Clark
Retired General of the US Army
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