NAME PROFILE
Wendell
Wendell is a name of Germanic origin meaning 'wanderer' or 'traveler.' It carries a sense of adventure and exploration, suggesting someone who is open to new experiences and embraces life's journeys.
Key Stats
| Total births | 54,330 |
| Gender | Male (89% / 11%) |
| Peak year | 1940 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 21%GA — 20%CA — 20%NY — 19%PA — 19%
Notable People
Wendell Berry (Author and environmental activist) · Wendell Scott (First African-American NASCAR driver) · Wendell Hall (Professional wrestler) · Wendell Pierce (Actor, *The Wire*) · Wendell H. Ford (American politician, Governor of Kentucky)
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