Wiley

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Wiley means 'resolute protection' or 'determined guardian'. It is also associated with the characteristics of the willow tree, which represent resilience, flexibility, and adaptability.
Pronunciation
The name Wiley is pronounced as 'WY-lee'.
WIE-lee
Popularity
Wiley is not a very common name, but it has gained popularity over the years. In the United States, it ranked as the 508th most popular boys' name in 2020, while it ranked as the 1,188th most popular girls' name.

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Wiley Name meanings & History

Wiley has English origins and is derived from the Old English name 'Wilig', which means 'willow meadow'. The name Wiley means 'resolute protection' or 'determined guardian'. It is also associated with the characteristics of the willow tree, which represent resilience, flexibility, and adaptability. From a surname that was derived from various English place names: towns named Willey or the River Wylye. Wiley can be used as a first name, middle name, or last name. It is suitable for babies born in any season and suits people of all ages.

Zodiac Sign of Wiley: Willful Leo

Synonyms of Wiley:

W: Wild,Wonderment,Wonderful,Wishful,Willful

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

L: Lazy,Lover,Languid,Legal,Lovely,Liaison,Luscious

E: Exaggerate,Environment,Entertain,Expressive,Enliven,Enlighten

Y: Yin/Yang,Youth-giving,Yen/money

Wiley is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Informal name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Wiley include American rapper Richard Kylea Cowie Jr. (stage name Wiley), American jazz pianist Wiley G. Davis, and American football coach Wiley Lee.

2.) Wiley (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) willow meadow; Will’s meadow. See also Wylie.

Other Forms: Whiley, Wildy, Wilea, Wilee, Wileigh, Wili, Wilie, Willey, Wily


3.) Wiley (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) cowboy

Other Forms: Wile, Willey, Wylie


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