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Westley

WEST-lee

Popularity

#17492

rising

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

9,720

Peak Year

#424 in 2024

First Recorded

1887

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

English name meaning 'western meadow'.

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WesWest

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Westley Watende Omari Moore

    American Politician and Author

  • Westley Snipes

    American actor, film producer, and martial artist

Nicknames

WesWest

Spelling Variations

WesleyWestleigh

Similar Names

EastonChandlerMontgomeryPreston

Personality Traits

LoyalReliableStrongPractical

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