Wesly
Meaningwestern meadow · English form of Wesley
- US rank
- #6,446
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,916 in 1985
13 babies were named Wesly in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,621 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 131,579 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Wesly, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Wesly would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWesly first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1985, when it ranked #1,916. Today it's #6,446, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendWesly has climbed 1,621 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,446. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningWesly is an English form of Wesley, which means “western meadow”.
About the name Wesly
Wesly is a boy name of English origin meaning “western meadow”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-sly”. US birth records list Wesly for boys from 1915 to 2025, in 101 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1985, when it ranked #1,916 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,446, with 13 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.2 | 161,812 boys |
| 1920s | 6.7 | 149,031 boys |
| 1930s | 4.4 | 225,225 boys |
| 1940s | 3.1 | 317,460 boys |
| 1950s | 3.6 | 273,973 boys |
| 1960s | 5.3 | 189,394 boys |
| 1970s | 7.7 | 129,199 boys |
| 1980s | 13 | 75,815 boys |
| 1990s | 11 | 87,719 boys |
| 2000s | 12 | 80,000 boys |
| 2010s | 8.6 | 116,959 boys |
| 2020s | 6.2 | 161,725 boys |
Other spellings of Wesly
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Wesly
What does the name Wesly mean?
Wesly means “western meadow” in English, as a form of Wesley.
What is the origin of the name Wesly?
Wesly has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Wesly a boy or girl name?
Wesly is a boy name.
How popular is the name Wesly?
Wesly ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1985 (#1,916).