Wendel
Wendel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Boy name
How popular is Wendel?
5U.S. babies in 2025
#965peak rank (1940)
2,147babies since 1880
Since 1880, 2,147 boys in the U.S. have been named Wendel. Its highest rank for boys was #965 in 1940. In 2025, 5 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Wendel FAQ
How popular is the name Wendel?
Since 1880, 2,147 boys in the U.S. have been named Wendel. Its highest rank for boys was #965 in 1940. In 2025, 5 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Wendel a boy or girl name?
Wendel is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,147 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).