Wendel name meaning
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What does Wendel mean?
Prevalent unisex name Wendel is principally used in English, Norwegian, Finnish, Swedish and German that originated from Old High German and Germanic, meaning of Wendel is "A Wend or Wanderer". Wendel is version of virtuous Wendelin.
Wendelin is shortened form of names with "spiral". Wendelin is form of Wendel in German language. Particulary used in Finnish, German and Swedish eminent, Wendelin, meaning of Wendelin is "Wend and Wanderer" has origin in Dutch, Old High German and Germanic..
Wendel is form of Names Containing the Name Element Wendel in German language.
How do I pronounce Wendel?
The two syllabled name Wendel is pronounced, we(n)-del.
Variants of Wendel
Waendel, Wendelin, Wandelin, Wendall
How popular is the name Wendel?
Wendel is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1911 and was able to reach the top 1000 names. In 1940, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 951 on boy names chart when 45 babies were named Wendel.
There are over 2104 babies that have been given the name Wendel in United States. Wendel is an uncommon baby name in France where it is still in use. But Wendel is a popular baby name in Brazil where every 1 in 20000 have the name.
At least, 20000 people globally have carried Wendel as their given name according to our evaluation.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9714 | 7 |
| 2022 | 9775 | 7 |
| 2021 | 7037 | 11 |
| 2019 | 10785 | 6 |
| 2018 | 12136 | 5 |
| 2016 | 10730 | 6 |
| 2014 | 8775 | 8 |
| 2012 | 8858 | 8 |
| 2011 | 7005 | 11 |
| 2010 | 10760 | 6 |
Facts
Wendel in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 89 | 116 | 90 | 27 |
What numbers say about Wendel?
You are deeply related to the 5 senses. The only person you need to prove yourself is the person you see in the mirror every day. You are a good friend. Focus on what's important to you rather than focusing on making other people content. Self-doubt won't help you realize your goals. Self-confidence and self-reliance will. You like people too but prefer your solitude. Injustice pisses you off.
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- Anseric - The Anseric has origin in German, Anseric means "Mighty or King"
- Robbyn - Unfamiliar Robbyn is originated from Germanic language bestowed upon both sexes, Robbyn means "Bright Fame" is used predominantly in English and English
- Alker - The Alker is mostly used in Frisian has its origin in Old High German, meaning of Alker is "Spear or Noble"
- Barnee - Aramaic, Aramaic and Germanic name Barnee means "Son, Grim Bear and Son of Consolation" is used as a boy name. Barnee is resultant of Barney.
- Helwig means Struggle or Intact used for baby boys is originated from Old High German and Germanic
Famous people named Wendel
- Wendel Bollman, American self-taught civil engineer
- Wendel Suckow, American luger who competed during the 1990s
- Wendel Clark, Canadian former professional ice hockey player
- Wendel Geraldo, retired Brazilian footballer
- Wendel Raul Gonçalves Gomes, Brazilian footballer
- Wendel Santana Pereira Santos, Brazilian defensive midfielder
- Wendel Fräser, Dutch-Surinamese footballer
- Wendel Meldrum in Blast from the Past as Actress
- Wendell Ramos in Sukob as Actor
- Wendell Rafferty in Sling Blade as Actor
- Wendell K. Phillips in The Burglar as Actor
- Wendell Wright in All the President's Men as Actor
- Actor Wendel Bezerra, notable for TV series Special Powered Armor Troop Dorvack
Lists having Wendel
- Boys names beginning with W
- Girls names beginning with W
- American Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- German Baby Names
- Finnish Baby Names
- Norwegian Baby Names
- Swedish Baby Names
- Baby Names that mean Wend
- Baby Names that mean Wanderer
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004