Meaning: West clearing or meadow
The story
Wesley comes from an English surname and place name combining west with a woodland clearing or meadow. Its later religious associations are part of naming history, not another literal meaning.
Nicknames
- Wes
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
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Origins
Wesley comes from English.
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