Wendel: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A wandering name meaning traveler, curious and adventurous.
- Origin
- German
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #12016
- Peak
- #964 in 1940
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Wendel Means
Wendel is a boy name of German origin. A wandering name meaning traveler, curious and adventurous.
How Popular Wendel Is
Wendel currently ranks #12016 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #964 in 1940. It is rising.
Good to Know About Wendel
- At its most popular, Wendel reached #964 in the U.S. in 1940.
- Wendel has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Wendel is a name from the Germanic tradition.
Names Like Wendel
Other German names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Wendel
German names that pair well as a brother or sister to Wendel.
Questions About Wendel
What does Wendel mean?
Wendel is a boy name of German origin. A wandering name meaning traveler, curious and adventurous.
How popular is Wendel?
Wendel currently ranks #12016 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #964 in 1940. It is rising.
Where does Wendel come from?
Wendel comes from German roots. At its most popular, Wendel reached #964 in the U.S. in 1940.
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