Westly
Westly is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Western meadow or western clearing.
Origin and history
Westly is a variant spelling of Wesley, derived from an Old English surname meaning western meadow. While Wesley is a deeply established traditional name, Westly offers a modern, phonetic spelling variation. It remains a uncommon choice in the United States, given to a modest number of boys each decade.
Popularity in the United States
941 babies in the United States have been named Westly since 1880. It ranks #3738 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1852.
States where it is most popular
- CA (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 12 |
| 1920-1930 | 50 |
| 1930-1940 | 52 |
| 1940-1950 | 38 |
| 1950-1960 | 75 |
| 1960-1970 | 52 |
| 1970-1980 | 85 |
| 1980-1990 | 164 |
| 1990-2000 | 124 |
| 2000-2010 | 94 |
| 2010-2019 | 120 |
| 2020-2029 | 75 |
Nicknames
Wes, West
Fun facts
- Westly explicitly retains the letter 't' from 'west', making its geographic root visually distinct compared to Wesley.
- The name is frequently confused with Westley, the iconic hero in William Goldman's classic novel and movie The Princess Bride.