—2024 rank
1961peak year
50,771babies named Wendell since 1880
▼ 6%5-year trend
Wendell popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Wendell mean?
From an English surname based on the Germanic name Wendelin, traditionally linked to the word for 'wanderer'. Common in New England since colonial times.
OriginGermanic, English
Syllables2
Genderboy
Stylevintage, classic
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Famous Wendells
- Wendell Berry, writer
Spellings & variants
WendelWendelin
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