Wesly is of American origin, derived from the English surname Wesley. It was popularized by notable figures such as John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, and Wes Craven, an iconic horror film director. The name Wesly signifies 'western meadow' or 'in the west,' deriving from Old English words 'wester' meaning western and 'leah' referring to a clearing in the woods.
The name Wesley experienced fluctuations in popularity over the past century, with the most notable trend being an increase from the late 70s to the mid-90s, peaking at 29 births in 1992. Since then, its usage has declined steadily, reaching a low of 7 births in 2015 and 8 births in 2022. Despite these fluctuations, Wesley remains a name with historical significance, having been given to over 1400 individuals since 1915.