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Wensley

♂ Boy

Pronounced WENZ-lee /ˈwɛnz.li/High

Meaning: From the English place-name Wensley — variously 'Woden's meadow' (the god Woden) and 'Waendel's clearing' (a personal name), plus leah, 'a meadow'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Woden's meadow; Waendel's clearing: Wensley is an English place-name. Crisp, distinguished, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English place-name Wensley — variously 'Woden's meadow' (the god Woden) and 'Waendel's clearing' (a personal name), plus leah, 'a meadow'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6422 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 80

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320142024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Wensley comes from the English place-name Wensley — variously 'Woden's meadow' (after the god Woden) and 'Waendel's clearing' (a personal name), plus leah, 'a meadow' (routes layered, which we note; we note the deity link). A crisp, distinguished surname-name, also known from Wensleydale (nickname Wen).

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name. Rare, Woden's-meadow at the (likely) root, and distinguished.

Did you know? Wensley is an English place-name, variously 'Woden's meadow' (after the god Woden) and 'Waendel's clearing' — a crisp, distinguished surname-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'WENZ-lee').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Wensley — place-name; routes layered

Variations

WensleydaleWensly

Nicknames

Wen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wensley mean?

Wensley is an English place-name — variously 'Woden's meadow' and 'Waendel's clearing'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Wensley?

It's said WENZ-lee /ˈwɛnz.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Wensley a boy or girl name?

Wensley is a boy's name.

How popular is Wensley?

Wensley is a very rare name in the U.S.

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