Stanley

Boy

Origin: Old English · English

Meaning

“stony meadow”

Source

Cultural Notes

Stanley peaked in popularity in the mid-20th century as both a given name and a familiar cultural reference; the Stanley Cup for ice hockey is named after Lord Stanley.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1940s
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Famous People Named Stanley

  • Stanley Kubrick (film director), Stanley Tucci (actor)

Variants & Spellings

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