Wesley vs William

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wesley

Boy #58 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the western farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American Protestant Christian

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Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

English German French

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Wesley Rank #58

William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #58 for Wesley.

Is Wesley or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Wesley at #58 in the United States.

What do Wesley and William mean?

Wesley means "from the western farmstead" (Old English origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Wesley and William boy or girl names?

Wesley is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.