Weslee
About Weslee
Weslee is a modern spelling variation of Wesley, a masculine name with English origins meaning "western meadow" or "western clearing." This contemporary spelling gives the traditional name a fresh twist while maintaining its classic pronunciation. Wesley originated as a surname derived from Old English elements "west" and "leah" before becoming a popular first name. The name gained significant recognition through John Wesley, the 18th-century founder of Methodism. The Weslee spelling emerged during the trend of creative name spellings in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. While less common than the traditional Wesley, Weslee offers parents a way to honor the name's heritage while giving their child a slightly more distinctive version that stands out on paper.
Pronounced WES-lee.
As of October 2026, Weslee ranked #2600 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2504 in 2023.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,034 | 38 | 19.8 |
| 2015 | #3,424 | 33 | 17.2 |
| 2016 | #2,880 | 42 | 22.1 |
| 2017 | #2,946 | 41 | 22.2 |
| 2018 | #2,633 | 48 | 26.4 |
| 2019 | #3,141 | 38 | 21.2 |
| 2020 | #2,840 | 43 | 24.9 |
| 2021 | #3,169 | 38 | 21.7 |
| 2022 | #3,049 | 41 | 23.5 |
| 2023 | #2,504 | 54 | 31.6 |
| 2024 | #2,586 | 52 | 30.2 |
| 2025 | #2,600 | 51 | 29.9 |