Meaning, origin, history
Wesley is a name of English origin that has been popular throughout history. It is derived from the Middle English name "Westle" which means "from the western meadow". The name was originally given to people who lived in or near western meadows.
The name Wesley gained popularity in the 18th century due to the influence of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. Although there is no direct connection between John Wesley and the name Wesle
In numbers
Popularity of the name Wessley since 1880
Total births
264
Total since 1880
Peak year
1978
11 births
in 2022
7
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
+40%
↗
vs previous 5 years