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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

  • Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in 'New Jack City'
  • Known for roles in action films like 'Blade', 'Passenger 57', and 'Demolition Man'

Wesley Clark (1944-)

Retired General and Politician

  • Supreme Allied Commander Europe during the Kosovo War
  • Democratic presidential candidate in 2004

Wesley Matthews (1986-)

Professional Basketball Player

  • NBA journeyman with stints on multiple teams
  • Known for his strong defense and three-point shooting

Wesley Mathews (1980-)

Former technology executive

  • Convicted of capital murder for the death of his adopted daughter Sherin Mathews

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