Names Starting With W
BoyEnglish#87 in 2025
Wesley
Wesley is a boys' name of English origin meaning “western meadow.” It ranked #87 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
WEZ-lee
meaning & origin
The name Wesley means “western meadow.” It comes from the English language tradition.
An English surname meaning western meadow or clearing, originating as a place name. Famous through John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. Also known from the beloved character Wesley Crusher in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
popularity over time
#1012020
#972021
#932022
#892023
#872024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #87 |
| 2023 | #89 |
| 2022 | #93 |
| 2021 | #97 |
| 2020 | #101 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Wesley
- John Wesley (founder of Methodism)
- Wesley Snipes (actor)
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