Wendall
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Wendall first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,532 babies have been named Wendall in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Wendall is past its peak , currently ranked #12,052 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,052
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Wendall
Wendall is a boy name .
Is Wendall a boy or girl name? Wendall is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,052 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #35,876. Wendall is more commonly used as a boy name.
Wendall is currently ranked #12,052 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Wendall include Wen, Wend, Wendy, Wendie, All, Ally, Allie, Wey, Weie, and Wenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Wendall include Wendell . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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