Wesley

American  

[wes-lee, wez-] / ˈwɛs li, ˈwɛz- /

noun

1. Charles, 1707–88, English evangelist and hymnist.

2. his brother John, 1703–91, English theologian and evangelist: founder of Methodism.

3. a male given name.

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Wesley British  

/ ˈwɛzlɪ /

noun

1. John . 1703–91, English preacher who founded Methodism

2. Mary, pseudonym of Mary Aline Siepmann. 1912–2003, British writer: her novels include The Camomile Lawn (1984) and An Imaginative Experience (1994)

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Example Sentences

Taylor, born James Wesley Voight in Yonkers, N.Y., in 1940, was actor Jon Voight’s brother, but built a formidable music career outside of his famous sibling’s shadow.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Wesley Batista Filho, chief executive of JBS’s U.S. business, said the company’s proposals to the union were fair and that it’s difficult to tell how long the Greeley strike will last.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

There was further criticism for others, including defender Wesley Fofana, while even star attackers Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro struggled to create as Chelsea went goalless for a third consecutive match.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

As expected, Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will head to a runoff for the Republican Senate nomination in late May, while Rep. Wesley Hunt finished in third.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

Me and Wesley usually team up, going back and forth, with Sterling on guitar layin’ down the beat.

From "Bronx Masquerade" by Nikki Grimes