Avery
English
“ruler of the elves”
Mostly boys · English
“western meadow”
Say it WEZ-leePronunciation may vary by region.
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The story behind the name
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
Recorded US births over time
| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 52 | 5,578 |
| 2025 | Girls | 1,926 | 101 |
| 2024 | Boys | 58 | 5,162 |
| 2024 | Girls | 2,201 | 87 |
| 2023 | Boys | 70 | 4,555 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,791 | 114 |
| 2022 | Boys | 70 | 4,668 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,647 | 129 |
| 2021 | Boys | 85 | 4,216 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,583 | 133 |
| 2020 | Boys | 98 | 3,706 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,976 | 96 |
| 2019 | Boys | 99 | 3,764 |
| 2019 | Girls | 2,679 | 65 |
| 2018 | Boys | 105 | 3,628 |
| 2018 | Girls | 2,236 | 83 |
| 2017 | Boys | 111 | 3,577 |
| 2017 | Girls | 2,813 | 61 |
| 2016 | Boys | 117 | 3,429 |
| 2016 | Girls | 2,736 | 64 |
| 2015 | Boys | 126 | 3,233 |
| 2015 | Girls | 3,591 | 44 |
| 2014 | Boys | 130 | 3,143 |
| 2014 | Girls | 3,544 | 45 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
We haven’t added verified variations for this spelling yet.
Keep the possibilities coming
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“ruler of the elves”
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