Wendel
WEN-del
Popularity
#9791
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
2,142
Peak Year
#45 in 1940
First Recorded
1911
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Derived from a Germanic surname that originated from the name of the Vandals, a Germanic tribe.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Wendell Phillips
American abolitionist, orator, and lawyer.
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