Wendell

Boy

Origin: Germanic · English

Meaning

“wanderer or Wend tribesman”

Cultural Notes

Wendell derives from the Germanic Wandal, referring to the Vandal or Wendish peoples, and was popular in the United States through the mid-20th century.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1930s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Wendell

  • Wendell Holmes
  • Wendell Willkie

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