Wendel

♂ 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: Wendel spells Wendell. Crisp, classic, and warm.

Origin LowGermanic

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

U.S. rank (2025)#13792 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1940

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,147

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Wendel 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. and Brazil it appears as a spelling of Wendell. Rare, a-wanderer at the root, and crisp.

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

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Wendell — Germanic etymology

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Wendell— the standard spelling

Wendall— a kin spelling

Randall— a sound-neighbor -ndel boys' name

Kendall— a fellow -ndall boys' name

What does the name Wendel mean?

Wendel spells Wendell — Germanic 'a wanderer; of the Wends'.

How do you pronounce Wendel?

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

Is Wendel a boy or girl name?

Wendel is a boy's name.

How popular is Wendel?

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