Stanley Maes

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Stanley Maes — stone clearing
279K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Stanley Maes is a name that combines English origins. The first name Stanley is a masculine given name of English origin. Stanley is a toponymic surname, a contraction of stan (a form of "stone") and leigh (meadow), later also being used as a masculine given name. People with the given name Stanley Adams (actor) (1915–1977), American actor and screenwriter Stanley Adams (singer) (1907–1994), American singer and lyricist Stanley Adams (whistleblower) (born c. 1927), Swiss pharmaceutical company executive and corporate whistleblower Stanley T. The surname Maes: Andreas Maes (1514–1573), Flemish priest, humanist and student of Syriac Brian Maes (born 1956), American musician Camillus Paul Maes (1846–1915), Belgian-born bishop in the United States Caroline Maes (born 1982), Belgian tennis player Femke Maes (born 1982), Belgian footballer Friedrich-Wilhelm Maes (1913–1945), German military commander Gino Maes (born 1957), Belgian footballer Godfried Maes (1649 – 1700), Flemish painter Hermine Maes, Belgian behavior geneticist Isaak Maes (born 2001), American musician Jef Maes (1905–1996), Belgian composer and violinist Jules Maes (1882-?), Belgian fence. Stanley is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 279K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Stanley reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Stanley

Meaning: stone clearing

English

Stanley is a toponymic surname, a contraction of stan (a form of "stone") and leigh (meadow), later also being used as a masculine given name. People with the given name Stanley Adams (actor) (1915–1977), American actor and screenwriter Stanley Adams (singer) (1907–1994), American singer and lyricist Stanley Adams (whistleblower) (born c. 1927), Swiss pharmaceutical company executive and corporate whistleblower Stanley T.

Surname: Maes

Spanish

Andreas Maes (1514–1573), Flemish priest, humanist and student of Syriac Brian Maes (born 1956), American musician Camillus Paul Maes (1846–1915), Belgian-born bishop in the United States Caroline Maes (born 1982), Belgian tennis player Femke Maes (born 1982), Belgian footballer Friedrich-Wilhelm Maes (1913–1945), German military commander Gino Maes (born 1957), Belgian footballer Godfried Maes (1649 – 1700), Flemish painter Hermine Maes, Belgian behavior geneticist Isaak Maes (born 2001), American musician Jef Maes (1905–1996), Belgian composer and violinist Jules Maes (1882-?), Belgian fence.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Stanley is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Stanley by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Stanley Maes:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Stanley?
The first name Stanley originates from English. Stanley is a toponymic surname, a contraction of stan (a form of "stone") and leigh (meadow), later also being used as a masculine given name. People with the given name Stanley Adams (actor) (1915–1977), American actor and screenwriter Stanley Adams (singer) (1907–1994), American singer and lyricist Stanley Adams (whistleblower) (born c. 1927), Swiss pharmaceutical company executive and corporate whistleblower Stanley T.
When was Stanley most popular?
The name Stanley reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Maes?
The surname Maes originates from Spanish. Andreas Maes (1514–1573), Flemish priest, humanist and student of Syriac Brian Maes (born 1956), American musician Camillus Paul Maes (1846–1915), Belgian-born bishop in the United States Caroline Maes (born 1982), Belgian tennis player Femke Maes (born 1982), Belgian footballer Friedrich-Wilhelm Maes (1913–1945), German military commander Gino Maes (born 1957), Belgian footballer Godfried Maes (1649 – 1700), Flemish painter Hermine Maes, Belgian behavior geneticist Isaak Maes (born 2001), American musician Jef Maes (1905–1996), Belgian composer and violinist Jules Maes (1882-?), Belgian fence.
What are the origins of the name Stanley Maes?
The name Stanley Maes combines two different traditions: the first name Stanley has English roots, while the surname Maes originates from Spanish.
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