Wiley
Wiley is a boy name of English origin meaning “From the water meadow”, pronounced WY-lee. It ranked #1226 in the United States in 2025, given to 165 babies, and peaked at #150 in 1882. Common nicknames: Wy, Will.
How popular is Wiley in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Wiley mean, and where does it come from?
Wiley is an English surname from a place name on the river Wylye in Wiltshire, and it is also read as a form of Wylie, a Scottish pet form of William. It stood at 150th place for American boys in 1882 and has been in continuous use since. Wiley Post flew solo around the world in 1933 and invented the pressure suit; the cartoon coyote, spelled Wile E., borrowed the sound for a joke about being wily that has outlived almost everything else from that era.
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Famous People Named Wiley
- Wiley Post — American aviator, the first to fly solo around the world
- Wiley — British grime musician and producer
- Wiley Rutledge — Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Wiley mean?
Wiley is a boy name of English origin meaning "From the water meadow." Wiley is an English surname from a place name on the river Wylye in Wiltshire, and it is also read as a form of Wylie, a Scottish pet form of William. It stood at 150th place for American boys in 1882 and has been in continuous use since.
How do you pronounce Wiley?
Wiley is pronounced WY-lee. Common variations include Wylie, Wyley, Willey.
Is Wiley a boy name?
Yes, Wiley is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Wy, Will.