What Does the Name Wesley Mean

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Wesley Name Meaning

EnglishFrom a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "west meadow" in Old English. It has been sometimes given in honour of John Wesley (1703-1791), the founder of Methodism.

Origin: EnglishGender: Boy
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