Wiley

Meaning

Crafty, cunning, or one from a place with a narrow stream.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'wile' (cunning, stratagem) or from 'wile' (narrow stream). The name developed as either a descriptive nickname or a topographic surname.

About the Name Wiley

Wiley is used as both a surname and given name, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name carries connotations of cleverness and cunning in some contexts.

Historical People Named Wiley