Wesley

#18 in Minnesota

Meaning of Wesley

The name Wesley is of Old English origin, meaning 'western meadow'. It has strong historical associations with John Wesley, the 18th-century theologian who founded Methodism. The name's pronunciation in English is WEZ-lee (/'wɛzli/). A common variation of the name is Westley. In terms of popularity, Wesley has consistently been a favorite choice for boys' names in the United States. As indicated by newborn data, it has maintained its position within the top 200 rankings since at least as far back as 1880. Although its popularity slightly fluctuates over the years, it reached a peak rank of 66 in 1977 and continues to be a beloved choice for parents today.

Pronunciation

English

  • Pronunced as WEZ-lee (/'wɛzli/)

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Notable People Named Wesley

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Wesley Abner D'Ewart was a U.S. Republican politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from Montana's 2nd congressional district from 1945 to 1955.
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