NAME PROFILE
Wesley
Wesley is a name of English origin meaning 'western meadow.' It conveys a sense of tranquility and connection to nature, embodying a friendly and easy-going personality that often attracts others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 250,969 |
| Gender | Male (96% / 4%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 22%CA — 22%GA — 19%OH — 19%FL — 19%
Notable People
Wesley Snipes (Actor, *Blade* series) · Wes Anderson (Film Director, *The Grand Budapest Hotel*) · John Wesley (Christian Theologian, founder of Methodism) · Wesley Crusher (Character from *Star Trek: The Next Generation*) · Wes Montgomery (Jazz Guitarist, known for his innovative style)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Wes
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