Wiley - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Wiley \wi-ley\ 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 common male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Wiley. Click here to compare Wiley with related baby names.