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Wesley

“western meadow”

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The story behind the name

Meet Wesley.

Wesley comes from an English surname associated with a western meadow or clearing. Its use as a given name also has a religious connection through John Wesley and the Methodist tradition.

That gives families both a landscape meaning and a possible historical association. The name's two syllables and familiar ending can suit parents who want a surname-style choice without a particularly long spelling.

A little perspective

How popular is Wesley?

United States · 2025
Girls · 2025#1,926101 recorded births
Boys · 2025#525,578 recorded births

Recorded US births over time

201420255,5780
● Girls● Boys
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YearCategoryUS rankBirths
2025Boys525,578
2025Girls1,926101
2024Boys585,162
2024Girls2,20187
2023Boys704,555
2023Girls1,791114
2022Boys704,668
2022Girls1,647129
2021Boys854,216
2021Girls1,583133
2020Boys983,706
2020Girls1,97696
2019Boys993,764
2019Girls2,67965
2018Boys1053,628
2018Girls2,23683
2017Boys1113,577
2017Girls2,81361
2016Boys1173,429
2016Girls2,73664
2015Boys1263,233
2015Girls3,59144
2014Boys1303,143
2014Girls3,54445

Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.

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Nicknames

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Variations & related forms

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