Wylie
Scottish/Norse · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Wylie
Wylie means "tricky" or "cunning" and derives from the Old Norse word "vélr" (deceit) via Scottish and Northern English dialectal usage.
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Etymology
Wylie means "tricky" or "cunning" and derives from the Old Norse word "vélr" (deceit) via Scottish and Northern English dialectal usage. The name is primarily Scottish and English in origin, with historical use among Scottish border families and later adoption in English-speaking countries, particularly in North America.
Wylie currently ranks #1,182 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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