Wendel
Pronunciation: [ w-EHND-uhl ]
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Wendel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,168 babies have been named Wendel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Wendel is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #11,425 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,425
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Wendel
Wendel is a boy name .
Wendel is currently ranked #11,425 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Wendel include Wen, Wend, Wendy, Wendie, Wey, Weie, and Wenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Wendel include Wendell . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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