Radley Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning

Red clearing/meadow (rēad 'red' + lēah 'wood, clearing')

Origin

Old English (place name/surname)

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

RAD-leeListen

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

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.

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FAQ

What does the name Radley mean?

Red clearing/meadow (rēad ‘red’ + lēah ‘wood, clearing’). (Source: Wiktionary)

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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