Westley

The name Westley has its roots in an English, locational surname formed from the Old English terms west for "western" and lēah for "meadow, clearing". Thus, the first name Westley means "the one from the western meadow".

What does the name Westley mean?

Westley derives from an English, locational surname and is composed of the Old English words west for "western" and lēah for "meadow, clearing". This results in the meaning "the one from the western meadow". The name is particularly common in English-speaking regions, with a more widely used variant being Wesley.

Where does the name Westley come from?

The first name Westley has Old English roots and means "the one from the western meadow". The components consist of the Old English west, meaning "western", and lēah, meaning "meadow, clearing". The language in which this name is used is English.

How do you pronounce Westley?

West-lee

Popularity

In Germany, Westley is a rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2018 at 3,918th. Over the last ten years, Westley has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,627th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,683rd.

Famous people

• Walter Westley Russell (painter from Great Britain)
• Westley Gough (English cyclist)
• Westley Laboucherie (Mauritian footballer)