Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: The West Meadow, Western Meadow
Pronunciation: wɛz.li, /ˈwɛz.li/, W EH S L IY
Popularity Rank: #1,848
Derived from the Old English name Wescleah, meaning 'western meadow'. It can also be a combination of the Old English words 'west' and 'leah', meaning 'west meadow'. Wesley is a popular name with literary connections, most notably with the founder of Methodism, John Wesley.
The name Wesley is of English origin and means The West Meadow, Western Meadow. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Wesley is commonly found in Brazil, United States of America, Netherlands, and 81 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: wɛz.li
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈwɛz.li/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: W EH S L IY
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Wesley is recorded 35,782 times globally, ranking it as the 1,848th most common name worldwide.
Wesley is most prevalent in Brazil, with 8,947 occurrences, making it the 124th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Wesley is found among 1 in every 60 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | #124 | 1 : 91 |
| United States of America | #695 | 1 : 248 |
| Netherlands | #142 | 1 : 60 |
| South Africa | #608 | 1 : 685 |
| Belgium | #338 | 1 : 160 |
| United Kingdom | #796 | 1 : 325 |
| France | #1,453 | 1 : 883 |
| Canada | #773 | 1 : 503 |
| Malaysia | #2,711 | 1 : 4,272 |
| Hong Kong | #819 | 1 : 1,122 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Wesley from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 27, 2024 08:53 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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