Stanley
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Stanley
Stanley derives from Old English elements "stan" (stone) and "leah" (clearing or meadow), literally meaning "stony clearing" or "stone meadow." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has been borne by notable figures including Stanley Kubrick and Stanley Tucci, gaining particular prominence in the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Etymology
Stanley derives from Old English elements "stan" (stone) and "leah" (clearing or meadow), literally meaning "stony clearing" or "stone meadow." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has been borne by notable figures including Stanley Kubrick and Stanley Tucci, gaining particular prominence in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Stanley currently ranks #863 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1954.
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