What Does the Name Wiley Mean
The name Wiley comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Wiley below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Wiley Name Meaning
EnglishFrom a surname which was derived either from a place name meaning "temple clearing" in Old English or from a nickname meaning "wily, tricky" in Middle English.
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