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Wendall

♂ Boy

Pronounced WEN-dul /ˈwɛn.dəl/High

Meaning: A spelling of Wendell — from the Germanic, 'a wanderer; of the Wends (a Slavic-Germanic people)'Low

In 30 seconds: A wanderer; of the Wends: Wendall spells Wendell. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowGermanic

MeaningA spelling of Wendell — from the Germanic, 'a wanderer; of the Wends (a Slavic-Germanic people)'

U.S. rank (2025)#9649 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1958

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,433

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Wendall is a spelling of Wendell — from the Germanic, 'a wanderer; of the Wends (a Slavic-Germanic people)'. A crisp, classic name (said 'WEN-dul').

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage spelling of Wendell. Rare, a-wanderer at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Wendell is Germanic for 'a wanderer; of the Wends' — Wendall is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'WEN-dul').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Wendell — Germanic etymology

Variations

WendellWendelWendle

Nicknames

Wen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wendall mean?

Wendall spells Wendell — Germanic 'a wanderer; of the Wends (a Slavic-Germanic people)'.

How do you pronounce Wendall?

It's said WEN-dul /ˈwɛn.dəl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Wendall a boy or girl name?

Wendall is a boy's name.

How popular is Wendall?

Wendall is a very rare spelling in the U.S.