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Wenceslaus

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Wenceslaus is a boy’s name of Polish origin, meaning “Wenceslaus is a name of Slavic origin meaning "greater glory." Saint Wenceslaus was the Duke of Bohemia and is a patron saint of the Czech Republic.”, and peaked in popularity in 1928.

Letters10
Syllables3
OriginPolish

What Wenceslaus Means

Wenceslaus is a name of Slavic origin meaning "greater glory." Saint Wenceslaus was the Duke of Bohemia and is a patron saint of the Czech Republic.

The Story of Wenceslaus

Hear the resonance of a saintly king, a name rich with Slavic meaning and the weight of centuries.

Wenceslaus is a name steeped in Slavic history, meaning 'greater glory.' Its most notable bearer was Saint Wenceslaus, the Duke of Bohemia, who became a patron saint of the Czech Republic. First recorded in 1915, it saw its peak popularity in 1928.

To call your son Wenceslaus is to imbue him with a sense of noble purpose and protective kindness. You envision him as a just leader, someone whose inherent goodness shines brightly and who guards those he cares for.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Saint Wenceslaus

    Duke of Bohemia, patron saint of the Czech Republic

Personality Traits

NobleKindJustProtective

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#11 in 1928

Total Births

61

First Recorded

1915

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