Mendel

Mendel is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 108 boys in the United States.

Mendel at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Mendel

Mendel belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Mendel first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1526 in 1956, and in 2024 108 babies received the name — 2,850 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mendel in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#1526 in 1956
Peak year
2024
Babies named Mendel in 2024
108
Total since 1880
2,850

Mendel in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#2161 in 2023
Babies named Mendel in 2025
5
Total since 1996
129

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mendel mean?

The meaning of Mendel is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Mendel a boy or girl name?

Mendel is a boy name. In 2024, 108 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mendel?

Mendel comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mendel?

Mendel first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #1526 in 1956, and 108 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].