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Wenzel

VEN-zel

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

147

Peak Year

#13 in 1921

First Recorded

1882

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Wenzel is a Germanic name derived from the Slavic name Venceslav, meaning "greater glory".

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Wenzel Fuchs

    Principal clarinetist of the Berlin Philharmonic

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Personality Traits

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