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At a Glance: Name: Radley – Meaning: red clearing/meadow (rēad 'red' + lēah 'wood, clearing') – Origin: Old English (place name/surname) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: RAD-lee
Radley traces back to Old English, where it began as a place name and surname built from "rēad" (red) and "lēah" (wood, clearing) — literally a red clearing or meadow. It's the kind of name with a clear, literal picture behind it rather than an abstract virtue or myth. For parents who like knowing exactly where a name comes from, Radley's roots are documented and specific.
Meaning & Origin of Radley
Meaning: Red clearing/meadow (rēad 'red' + lēah 'wood, clearing').
Origin: Old English (place name/surname).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Radley
Phonetic: RAD-lee IPA: /ˈrædli/
Popularity of Radley
SSA records show Radley has never ranked higher than #1583, a mark it hit in 2024 with 109 babies given the name — meaning its most recent year on record is also its most popular one across the full 1956-2024 data span.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1956–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Radley mean?
Red clearing/meadow (rēad ‘red’ + lēah ‘wood, clearing’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Radley)
How do you pronounce Radley?
Radley is pronounced RAD-lee (IPA: /ˈrædli/).
Is Radley a popular name right now?
Radley is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1583 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1956–2024.)
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