ThinkabaraWesley: meaning and origin
Wesley
“Western meadow”
About the name Wesley
Wesley is a boy’s name from the English tradition. Its meaning is “western meadow”. Names from Old English and English words and surnames — like Harper, Hudson, Willow and Wyatt.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
More names with a similar meaning: nature names.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More English names
- Archer 👦Bowman · English
- Arden 🧒Valley of the eagle · English
- Ash 🧒The ash tree · English
- Avery 🧒Ruler of the elves · English
- Blake 🧒Pale, or dark · English
- Brooks 👦Of the brook, small stream · English
- Carter 👦Cart driver · English
- Colton 👦Coal town · English
- Cooper 👦Barrel maker · English
- Easton 👦East-facing place · English
- Edward 👦Wealthy guardian · English
- Forest 👦Woods, woodland · English
Sibling name ideas (English, girls)
- Audrey 👧Noble strength · English
- Autumn 👧The fall season · English
- Brooklyn 👧Broken land, stream; the New York borough · English
- Daisy 👧Day’s eye; the daisy flower · English
- Dakota 👧Friend, ally; from the Dakota people and the US states · English
- Ellie 👧Light; a short form of Eleanor and Ellen · English
- Ember 👧A glowing piece of coal · English
- Evelyn 👧Wished-for child; from an old surname · English
More boy names starting with W
- Walker 👦Cloth fuller (someone who walked on cloth to thicken it) · English
- Waylon 👦Land by the road · English
- Weston 👦Western town · English
- William 👦Resolute protector · German
- Wyatt 👦Brave in war · English
Questions and answers
What does the name Wesley mean?
Wesley is a name of English origin. It means: western meadow.
Is Wesley a boy or girl name?
Wesley is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Wesley have?
Wesley has 6 letters and about 2 syllables.