Wendell

Wendell 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 73 boys in the United States.

Wendell at a glance

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

About the name Wendell

Wendell 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, Wendell first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #114 in 1940, and in 2024 73 babies received the name — 53,696 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Wendell in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#114 in 1940
Peak year
1940
Babies named Wendell in 2024
73
Total since 1880
53,696

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Wendell mean?

The meaning of Wendell 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 Wendell a boy or girl name?

Wendell is a boy name. In 2024, 73 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Wendell?

Wendell comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Wendell?

Wendell first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #114 in 1940, and 73 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].