What does the name Wendell mean?

The name Wendell means "Of the Vandals, a Germanic people".

What is the origin of the name Wendell?

Wendell is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 73 babies were named Wendell in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Wendell is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 73 →

All-Time Total: 53,065

Peak Year: 1940

Wendell is of Old High German origin, derived from the elements "wenden" meaning "to wander" and "wald" meaning "rule."

Boy names closely related to Wendell

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Girl names closely related to Wendell

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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