Origin and Meaning of Wesley

Gender

Masculine

Origin of Wesley

Old English

Meaning of Wesley

The name Wesley comes from a surname, which is derived from a place name meaning "western wood (clearing)" in Old English.

Famous bearers

Bearers include Eugene Wesley Roddenberry, or Gene Roddenberry (1921 - 1991), an American screenwriter and producer; Wesley Snipes (born 1962), an American actor, martial artist, and producer.

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