Wiley - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Wiley \

is pronounced WYE-lee. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "crafty". The original meaning probably refers to mechanical ability without the negative connotations. Also possibly a place name, "water meadow". Wiley is the name of both a village and a river in England.

Wiley has 2 variant forms: Willey and Wylie.

For more information, see also the related name William.

Baby names that sound like Wiley are Willy, Alley, Juley, Olley, Wally, Will, Willi, Wil and Wole.

Wiley is a somewhat common first name for men (#652 out of 1220) and an even more common last name for both men and women (#593 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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