Meaning This name was originally a surname based on a place name, meaning ' stoney clearing'. Origin of Stanley English +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Edward, George, Glenn, Hilario, Isaak, James, Jameson, Jerome, Junior, Ming Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Stanley stan-lee Similar Names Bradleigh Bradlie Bradlea Reily Bradley Rilley Craig Denver Bentley Dud Year by Year Popularity of Stanley