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George vs Wesley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Wesley

Boy #58 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the western farmstead"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Protestant Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#58
Total SSA Count
5,144
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

George Rank #123
Wesley Rank #58

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 vs #123 for George.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Wesley more popular?

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do George and Wesley mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Wesley means "from the western farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are George and Wesley boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Wesley is primarily a boy name.

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