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Weslie

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Pronounced WEZ-lee /ˈwɛz.li/High

Meaning: western meadow or clearingMedium

In 30 seconds: Weslie is a feminine spelling variant of Wesley, an Old English surname meaning western meadow. It carries the spirit of the open West with a fresh, modern feel for girls.

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Origin HighOld English

Meaningwestern meadow or clearing

U.S. rank (2024)#2261 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births83 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 550

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Weslie is a variant spelling of Wesley, from the Old English place name meaning western woodland clearing or western meadow (west + leah). It was the surname of John Wesley, founder of the Methodist movement.

Wesley has been used as a given name since the 18th century in honor of John Wesley. The spelling Weslie represents a feminization trend of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, making a traditionally male surname name feel more distinctly feminine.

Did you know? John Wesley (1703–1791), the founder of Methodism, bore this surname-turned-given-name and has made Wesley a name with deep Protestant spiritual heritage, now being reclaimed by girls through spellings like Weslie.

Overall data confidence 78%

Hanks & Hodges, Dictionary of First Names — reference for WeslieBehind the Name: Wesley — name etymology reference

Variations

WesleyWesleeWestley

Nicknames

WesLes

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Frequently Asked

What does Weslie mean?

Weslie means western meadow or clearing, from the Old English place name west plus leah.

How do you pronounce Weslie?

Weslie is pronounced WEZ-lee (/ˈwɛz.li/), with two syllables.

Is Weslie a girl's name?

Weslie is a feminine variant spelling of Wesley, used as a girl's name in modern American naming.

How popular is the name Weslie?

Weslie is an uncommon spelling that is part of the broader trend of -sley surname names for girls.