Wenceslao

Wenceslao is a boy's name of Spanish 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.

Wenceslao at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Wenceslao

Wenceslao belongs to the Spanish 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, Wenceslao first appears in Social Security records in 1926. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2624 in 1956, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 332 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Wenceslao in US records

First recorded (US)
1926
Best US rank
#2624 in 1956
Peak year
2005
Total since 1880
332

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Wenceslao mean?

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

Is Wenceslao a boy or girl name?

Wenceslao is a boy name.

What origin is the name Wenceslao?

Wenceslao comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Wenceslao?

Wenceslao first appears in US records in 1926. Its best-ever ranking was #2624 in 1956, 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.