Wenceslaus
Pronunciation: [ w-EHNS-uhsl-aws ]
Wenceslaus is a boy baby name. Ranked #38,252 in the US, popular nicknames include Wen, Wey, and Wenie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,252
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Wenceslaus
Wenceslaus is a boy name .
Wenceslaus is currently ranked #38,252 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Wenceslaus include Wen, Wey, Wenie, and Wencie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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