Wesley
«Of the western meadow»
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Meaning of Wesley
«Of the western meadow»
That is what Wesley carries inside: a name of English origin with centuries behind it.
Wesley at a glance
Origin: English
Symbolizes: ambition, power and success
Numerology: Expression 8 · Soul 1 · Personality 7
Ruling planet: Saturn (number 8)
Day: Saturday Color: Indigo Stone: Onyx
Popularity: #67 in the U.S. (2020–2025)
Numerology & planet
Ambitious, strong and prosperous; masters the material world.
About the name Wesley
8 is its number and Saturn its planet. Ambitious, strong and prosperous. It all adds up to something clear: ambition, power and success.
The personality of Wesley in numerology
Numerology reads Wesley in three keys:
Expression 8 · Saturn: Ambitious, strong and prosperous.
Soul 1 · Sun: deep down, it is drawn to independence and achievement.
Personality 7 · Neptune: its first impression is calm and a little mysterious.
The origin of Wesley
English names are modern and widely used around the world. That is where Wesley comes from — and its «Of the western meadow» arrives today without losing its shine. By its number 8, Wesley is linked to the day Saturday, the color Indigo, the element Earth and the stone Onyx.
How popular is Wesley?
Wesley is on the rise. According to official Social Security records, 27,885 boys named Wesley were registered in the U.S. between 2020 and 2025, reaching rank #67.
Higher = more chosen (U.S. top 200)
The most telling detail is its recent trajectory: it ranked #124 in the 2010s — a climb of 57 spots. Wesley went from uncommon to one of the favorites of a new generation of parents.
It has ranked in the top 200 continuously since the 1980s: over four decades among the favorites.
Source: Social Security Administration (U.S.), official records by decade, as of 2026.
Is Wesley a good name for your baby?
Does Wesley sound right with your last name? That is the real test: say it out loud. The meaning is already won («Of the western meadow»); your ear does the rest. To fine-tune the decision, try its compatibility with another name on Astra.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wesley mean?
Wesley means «Of the western meadow.» It is a name of English origin.
What is the numerology of Wesley?
Its number is 8, ruled by Saturn: Ambitious, strong and prosperous; masters the material world.
Is Wesley a boy or girl name?
Wesley is used as a boy's name.