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Wylie

♂ Boy

Pronounced WY-lee /ˈwaɪ.liː/Low

Meaning: Well-watered meadow, spring clearingLow

In 30 seconds: Wylie is an English and Scottish surname meaning well-watered meadow, from wyll (spring) and leah (clearing). It has a friendly, approachable quality and fits the trend of surname-style names that work equally well for boys and girls.
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Origin LowEnglish, Scottish
MeaningWell-watered meadow, spring clearing
U.S. rank (2024)#1234 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births162 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,896

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202418802024

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

Wylie derives from the Old English place name meaning spring clearing or well-watered meadow. It became a Scottish and English surname before being used as a given name. It has been used in the United States since the 19th century.

Wylie is a friendly, upbeat name that works for both boys and girls. It has a slightly vintage-fresh quality that makes it appealing to parents who want something established but not overused.

Did you know? E. Wylie — Elinor Wylie — was an American poet and novelist of the 1920s, and Wylie has been used as a first name in literary circles for over a century. The name also carries associations with the famous Wile E. Coyote cartoon character's cunning.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Wylie

Variations

WileyWyleeWyle

Nicknames

WyWill

Famous Bearers

  • ★Wylie Dufresne (1970-present)
    American chef and leading proponent of molecular gastronomy, founder of the New York restaurant wd~50

If you like Wylie…

Harley— Same -ley suffix and similar British heritage
Jessie— lands in the same popularity range
Willie— another English name
Ollie— shares the -ie ending
Bowie— a fellow Scottish choice

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Frequently Asked

What does Wylie mean?

Wylie means well-watered meadow or spring clearing from Old English wyll (spring) and leah (clearing).

Is Wylie a boy or girl name?

Wylie is gender-neutral and used for both boys and girls in the United States.

How do you pronounce Wylie?

Wylie is pronounced WY-lee with two syllables.

What names are similar to Wylie?

Similar names include Finley, Riley, and Harley.

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