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Wyndell

♂ Boy

Pronounced win-DEL /wɪnˈdɛl/Medium

Meaning: A respelled form of Wendell, an English given name from a Germanic surname tied to the Wends (a Slavic people) and often read as 'wanderer'. The y-spelling is modern and its routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A vintage-leaning name in fresh spelling: Wyndell is Wendell, often read 'wanderer' (said 'win-DEL').
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Origin LowEnglish, Germanic
MeaningA respelled form of Wendell, an English given name from a Germanic surname tied to the Wends (a Slavic people) and often read as 'wanderer'. The y-spelling is modern and its routes are uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14125 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1971
Total births (all-time)≈ 342

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197119272024

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

Wyndell is a modern spelling of Wendell, a given name lifted from a Germanic surname connected with the Wends and widely read as 'wanderer'. Wendell had a long run in American use; Wyndell is the rarer, restyled cousin, and its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'win-DEL').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, vintage-flavored, and restyled.

Did you know? Wendell, the name behind Wyndell, comes from a Germanic surname linked to the Wends and is commonly glossed as 'wanderer' — the y-spelling here is a modern touch, which we note.
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Wyndell — Wendell variant; Germanic surname, 'wanderer' gloss

Variations

WendellWendelWindell

Nicknames

WynDell

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wyndell mean?

Wyndell is a spelling of Wendell, from a Germanic surname tied to the Wends and often read as 'wanderer'; the respelling is modern, which we note.

How do you pronounce Wyndell?

It's said win-DEL /wɪnˈdɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Wyndell a boy or girl name?

Wyndell is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Wyndell?

Wyndell is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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