Wesley
Wesley is an English name derived from Old English, meaning 'western meadow' or 'west field.' Originally a surname, it became a popular given name particularly associated with John Wesley, founder of Methodism.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 5,840. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,476
- 2012: 2,649
- 2013: 2,837
- 2014: 3,143
- 2015: 3,233
- 2016: 3,429
- 2017: 3,577
- 2018: 3,628
- 2019: 3,764
- 2020: 3,706
- 2021: 4,216
- 2022: 4,668
- 2023: 4,555
- 2024: 5,162
- 2025: 5,578
- 2026 (projected): 5,840
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •The nickname 'Wes' gives it a casual, approachable feel
- •Strong literary connection to 'The Princess Bride' character Westley
- •Has both traditional roots and contemporary appeal
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Famous People
Wesley Snipes
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Wes Anderson
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Wes Craven
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Wesley Clark
Retired General and NATO Commander
Statistics
247,713
Total births since 1880
2025
Peak year
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