Wenceslao
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Meaning & Origin
Wenceslao is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
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Wenceslao first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 308 babies have been named Wenceslao in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Wenceslao is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,944 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,944
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Wenceslao
Wenceslao is a boy name .
Wenceslao is currently ranked #28,944 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Wenceslao include Wen, Wenc, Wency, Wencie, Wence, Wencey, Wenceie, Lao, Laoy, Laoie, Slao, and Wey. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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