Wesley

Masculine

Meaning

A person from the western meadow or clearing.

Etymology

Derived from Old English elements 'west' (west) and 'leah' (meadow, clearing, or woodland). Originally a place name that became a surname and subsequently a given name.

About the Name Wesley

A name with Old English geographical origins, Wesley became widely used as a given name in the 18th century, partly due to the influence of John Wesley and Methodism. It maintains a friendly, approachable quality while retaining historical depth.

Notable Bearers

Wesley Snipes (actor) John Wesley (Methodist founder)

Historical People Named Wesley

Wesley A. Sturgis

Executive Director of the Distilled Spirits Institute

Wesley Disney

Representative

Wesley Jones

Wesley L. Jones

Senator

Wesley Nelson

Wesley Sturgis

Wesley Merritt

1834–1910 General New York