Vanderlei

Vanderlei is a boy's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Vanderlei at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Vanderlei

Vanderlei belongs to the Portuguese 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, Vanderlei first appears in Social Security records in 2009. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #12183 in 2012, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 11 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Vanderlei in US records

First recorded (US)
2009
Best US rank
#12183 in 2012
Peak year
2012
Total since 1880
11

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Vanderlei mean?

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

Is Vanderlei a boy or girl name?

Vanderlei is a boy name.

What origin is the name Vanderlei?

Vanderlei comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Vanderlei?

Vanderlei first appears in US records in 2009. Its best-ever ranking was #12183 in 2012, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.