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Wendell

male

Meaning

"Vandal; Wanderer"

Originates as an English surname possibly connected to Germanic ethnonyms, later adopted as a given name in North America.

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Popularity History of Wendell

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2068Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#2068

Wendell was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-376

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Wendell Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Wendell.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Wendell

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Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, English
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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