Wesley

Wesley Meaning & Origin

About Wesley
The name Wesley is of English origin and has Old English roots. It is derived from the combination of the words "west" and "leah," meaning "west meadow" or "western clearing." The name Wesley signifies someone who comes from the western meadow or clearing, suggesting a connection to nature and a sense of place. It is often associated with individuals who are independent, determined, and have a strong sense of adventure.

🌍 Origin
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Wesley are male.

Wesley Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 9.83% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ASL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W0240
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 S L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwΙ›sli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ASL', 'FSL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wesley in Braille

Here's how to represent Wesley in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Wesley in braille

How to Spell the Name Wesley in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Wesley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Wesley in sign language

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