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 births | 2,439 |
| Gender | Male (5% / 95%) |
| Peak year | 1967 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1920 |
| Most recent | 2016 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
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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