NAME PROFILE

Wendall

Derived from the Latin name 'Albanus', meaning 'from Alba' or 'white' and 'bright'. It suggests a person of clarity and purity, characterized by a luminous intellect and a peaceful, noble demeanor.

Key Stats

Total births2,439
GenderMale (5% / 95%)
Peak year1967
Peak generationGen X
First recorded1920
Most recent2016
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

TX — 25%GA — 25%MI — 19%IA — 19%IL — 12%

Notable People

Saint Alban (First British Christian martyr) · Alban Berg (Austrian composer known for 'Wozzeck') · Alban Bushi (Albanian international football player) · Alban Lafont (French professional goalkeeper) · Alban Ivanov (French comedian and film actor)

Nicknames & Diminutives

AlAlbie

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