Wylie
wyl-lie
US Popularity:2572
Origin:Scottish
Meaning:Cunning; Tricky; Willow meadow; Will's meadow; Charming; Willow; Woodland; Clearing
Wylie is a boy's name with multiple origins. Though the name may mean "cunning" in Scottish and "tricky" in Celtic, Wylie finds its roots in more nourishing grounds. Originally a surname, Wylie emerges from the Old English word wilig, meaning "willow," and leah, meaning "woodland" or "clearing," bestowing it with a scenic meaning of a "willow meadow" or "Will's meadow." Wylie is also often attributed to the River Wylye or the many villages of Willey that pepper the British countryside, beautifully connected to its other English meaning of "charming." With an abundant yet effortless name like Wylie, baby is sure to appreciate nature and possibly become quite the charmer.
How Popular Is The Name Wylie?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Wylie is currently #2301 on The Bump
Boy:Wylie is currently #1300 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Wylie is currently #2572 in U.S. births
Boy:Wylie is currently #1566 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1566
in 2023
- 122
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 561, 563
House of Names, Wylie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Ancestry, Wiley Family History
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