Westley
we-st-ley,
wes-tley
US Popularity:1363
Origin:British
Meaning:western meadow
Westley is a masculine name of British origin. A variant spelling of Wesley, this name broken down means “west” and “woodland” or “clearing,” creating the full translation of “western meadow.” A meadow can be a nature lover’s paradise, from the open fields to the budding wildflowers. If you want to inspire baby to be driven by peace and go with the flow, a name like Westley is a wonderful choice. This name might also remind you of the main character Westley from The Princess Bride. With his badass fighting skills, determination, and loving heart, he makes great inspiration for your bundle of joy.
Westley Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Westley is currently #2433 on The Bump
Boy:Westley is currently #749 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Westley is currently #1363 in U.S. births
Boy:Westley is currently #479 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1363
in 2023
+ 114
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Westley, June 2019
Behind the Name, Wesley, January 2022
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 559
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 560
WordSense Dictionary, Wesley
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