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Name Origin

Wesley is an English masculine given name, derived from the Old English words 'west' meaning 'west' and 'leah' meaning 'wood' or 'clearing'. It traditionally means 'western meadow' or 'meadow in the west.'

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Famous People

Wesley Snipes (1962-)

Actor

  • Known for roles in Blade trilogy, New Jack City, and Passenger 57

Wesley Clark (1944-)

Retired General and Politician

  • Supreme Allied Commander Europe during the Kosovo War, 2004 Democratic Presidential candidate

Wesley Matthews (1986-)

Professional Basketball Player

  • Played for multiple NBA teams including Portland Trail Blazers and Dallas Mavericks

Wesley Morris (1975-)

Film Critic and Writer

  • Pulitzer Prize winner for Criticism, Culture critic for The New York Times

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