Wendell
Wendell: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Wendell
- A male given name from the Germanic languages transferred back from the surname.
Etymology
Short form of Germanic compound names beginning with the tribal name Wendel-, "a Wend".
How popular is Wendell?
Since 1880, 567 girls and 53,763 boys in the U.S. have been named Wendell (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1589 in 1940. Its highest rank for boys was #114 in 1940. In 2025, 67 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Wendell FAQ
What does the name Wendell mean?
A male given name from the Germanic languages transferred back from the surname. Short form of Germanic compound names beginning with the tribal name Wendel-, "a Wend".
What is the origin of the name Wendell?
Wendell is listed as a name of Germanic languages transferred back from origin.
How popular is the name Wendell?
Since 1880, 567 girls and 53,763 boys in the U.S. have been named Wendell (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1589 in 1940. Its highest rank for boys was #114 in 1940. In 2025, 67 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Wendell a boy or girl name?
Wendell is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 567 girls and 53,763 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.