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Wesley name meaning
First Name
222k
in the U.S.
since 1880
222k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
23k
in the U.S.
in 2010
23k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Wesley mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Wesley
User Submitted Origins
English
60%
African
17%
Shona
3%
German
3%
Anglo-Saxon
3%
Slang
3%
American
3%
Fiction
3%
African American
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- 2 people from the United States agree the name Wesley is of German origin and means "Western meadow".
- A user from Australia says the name Wesley is of English origin and means "Leader of people".
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Wesley means "West Meadow" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from Kenya, the name Wesley is of English origin and means "Leader of the people".
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Wesley is of English origin and means "Field to the west".
- According to a user from Malawi, the name Wesley is of African origin and means "successful people".
- A user from Utah, U.S. says the name Wesley is of Anglo-Saxon origin and means "Western medow".
- According to a user from Cameroon, the name Wesley is of African origin and means "Prosperous field".
- A submission from Nigeria says the name Wesley means "The name Wesley means great glory" and is of African origin.
- A user from Georgia, U.S. says the name Wesley is of American origin and means "Good looking".
International Interest
Also see international interest
Other Dictionary Sources
- English clergyman and founder of Methodism (1703-1791)
- English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)
Wiktionary
Several places in England, from Old English west (“west”) + lēah (“wood, clearing”).
- A habitational surname.
- John Wesley, founder of Methodism.
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of 18th century and later usage, today often without any religious connotations.
Notable Persons Named Wesley
Notable Persons Named Wesley
Wes Anderson
Wes Anderson is a film director, film producer screenwriter, and actor. He has been prominent since 1994. Wes was given the name Wesley Wales Anderson on May 1st, 1969 in Houston, Texas, U.S.
Wesley Snipes
Wesley Snipes is an actor, film producer, martial artist, and martial arts. He was most active from 1986 to present. Wesley was given the name Wesley Trent Snipes on July 31st, 1962 in Orlando, Florida, United States.
Wes Bentley
Wes Bentley is an actor. He has had major accomplishments since 1995. Wes was given the name Wesley Cook Bentley on September 4th, 1978 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, U.S.
Wes Craven
Wes Craven was a director, writer, producer, and actor. His most notable accomplishments were from 1971 to 2015. Wes was given the name Wesley Earl Craven on August 2nd, 1939 in Cleveland. He left this life on August 30th, 2015.
Wesley Sneijder
Wesley Sneijder is a soccer player for the Galatasaray S.K. (football), Ajax Youth Academy, AFC Ajax, Real Madrid C.F., Inter Milan, Netherlands national under-17 football team, Netherlands national under-19 football team, and Netherlands national under-21 football team. Wesley was born on June 9th, 1984 in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Wesley So
He holds the title Grandmaster(2008) and Grandmaster (chess). Wesley was given the name Wesley Barbasa So on October 9th, 1993 in Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines.
- Wesley ClarkMilitary Person
- Wes StudiActor
- Wes BorlandMusician
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- Wesley Blake
- Wesley SchultzMusician
- Wesley WillisMusician
- Wes ScantlinMusician
- Wes MooreAmerican Author
- Wesley HoedtSoccer Player
- Wesley LauActor
- Wesley MerrittOffice Holder
- Wesley SonckSoccer Player
- Wesley EisoldMusician
Notable Persons With the Last Name Wesley
Notable Persons With the Last Name Wesley
The Duke of Wellington
The Duke of Wellington was an office holder. His military service ended in 1852. The was given the name Arthur Wesley on May 1st, 1769 in 6. He died on September 14th, 1852.
Paul Wesley
Paul Wesley is an actor, model, director, and producer. He has had major accomplishments since 1999. Paul was given the name Paweł Tomasz Wasilewski on July 23rd, 1982 in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
John Wesley
John Wesley was a cleric. John was born as the child of Samuel Wesley (poet) and Susanna Wesley in Epworth, Lincolnshire, England. He left this life on March 2nd, 1791.
Rutina Wesley
Rutina Wesley is an actress. She was most active from 2005 to present. Rutina was born on February 1st, 1979 in Las Vegas, Nevada, US.
Charles Wesley
Charles was born as the child of Samuel Wesley (poet) and Susanna Wesley on December 18th, 1707 in Epworth, Lincolnshire, England. He died on March 29th, 1788.
Kassie DePaiva
Kassie DePaiva is an actress, singer, actor, and singing. She has been prominent since 1986. Kassie was given the name Katherine Virginia Wesley on March 21st, 1961 in Morganfield, Kentucky, United States.
Common last names for Wesley
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Wesley | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 41.86% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 48.95% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.92% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.76% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 3.05% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.47% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Wesley
People with the last name Wesley are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Wesley
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