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Wesley

Boy · English · Medium name

Meaning
West meadow, western clearing
Pronunciation
WES-lee
Origin
English

From English surname, from Old English 'west' (west) and 'leah' (meadow).

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

VintageClassicNature-inspired

Languages in use: English

Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • WeslyEnglish

    Simplified variant.

Cultural associations

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  • John Wesley

    1703–1791

    English cleric and theologian who founded Methodism.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, English Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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