Chesley

Q: Is Chesley a boy or girl name?

Chesley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #13132, and as a girl name it ranks #20078.

Q: How popular is the name Chesley?

Chesley is ranked #13132 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ ch-EHSL-ee ]

Boy Name #13,132 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Chesley is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ch-EHSL-ee.

Parents who love the name Chesley often also consider Daphne, Franck, Butch .

Popularity Over Time

#13,132

Current Rank

Peaked 1954 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #13,132
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Chester #1657 Cheskel #3502 Chesky #3624

Nicknames

Che Chy Cheie Chesie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Chesley Adriel

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Chesley Angel

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Chesley Damian

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Chesley Diego

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Chesley Charles

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Chesley Brooks

Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
Chesley Jayden

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Chesley Andrew

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Chesley Dominic

Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Chesley Bennett

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Also a Girl Name

Chesley is also used as a girl name, ranked #20078.

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Similar Names

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Butch Boy American English slang Edith Boy Old English Access Boy Modern English Franck Boy Germanic Danis Boy Ancient Greek Daphne Boy Greek daphne

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chesley

Is Chesley a boy or girl name?

Chesley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #13132. As a girl name, it is ranked #20078. Chesley is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Chesley?

Chesley is pronounced ch-EHSL-ee.

How popular is the name Chesley?

Chesley is currently ranked #13132 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Chesley?

Common nicknames for Chesley include Che, Chy, Cheie, and Chesie.

Is Chesley a common or rare name?

Chesley is an uncommon name, ranked #13132 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Chesley

Chesley is a boy name .

Is Chesley a boy or girl name? Chesley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,132 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #20,078. Chesley is more commonly used as a boy name.

Chesley is currently ranked #13,132 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Chesley include Che, Chy, Cheie, and Chesie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Chesley include Chester, Cheskel, Chesky . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.