Wendel
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Wanders
- Origin
- German
Wendel Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,142 baby boys have been named Wendel. The name peaked in 1940 with 45 US births that year (rank #965). In 2024, ranked #9791 nationally — 8,826 places below its 1940 peak.
Top States for Wendel
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Wendel births are: Texas (80), California (16), Illinois (11).
Other German-Origin Names Like Wendel
If you like Wendel's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
6-Letter Names Starting with W
Names with Wendel's exact length and starting letter: Wacian, Wadley, Wafiyy, Wagaye, Wagner.
Quick Facts About Wendel
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Compare Wendel to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Wendel against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).