Westley

Westley is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 419 boys in the United States.

Westley at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Westley

Westley belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Westley first appears in Social Security records in 1887. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #562 in 1988, and in 2024 419 babies received the name — 9,664 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Westley in US records

First recorded (US)
1887
Best US rank
#562 in 1988
Peak year
2024
Babies named Westley in 2024
419
Total since 1880
9,664

Westley in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1458 in 1996
Babies named Westley in 2025
9
Total since 1996
107

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Westley mean?

The meaning of Westley is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Westley a boy or girl name?

Westley is a boy name. In 2024, 419 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Westley?

Westley comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Westley?

Westley first appears in US records in 1887. Its best-ever ranking was #562 in 1988, and 419 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].