What origin is the name Wolsey?

Wolsey comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Wolsey a popular name?

Wolsey is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Wolsey?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Wolsey — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Wolsey

Q: Is Wolsey a rare name?

Yes. Wolsey does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Wolsey

Wolsey

Boy

english

2 syllables

Wolsey is an english boy's name meaning "Wolsey is connected to 'King Henry the Eighth, Cardinal Campeius'. A name with a significant historical presence.".

The meaning of Wolsey is "Wolsey is connected to 'King Henry the Eighth, Cardinal Campeius'. A name with a significant historical presence." — a boy name of english origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Wolsey is connected to 'King Henry the Eighth, Cardinal Campeius'. A name with a significant historical presence.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Wolsey

Very rare in US records

What does Wolsey mean?

Wolsey is a boy name of english origin meaning "Wolsey is connected to 'King Henry the Eighth, Cardinal Campeius'. A name with a significant historical presence.".