Wetzel
Pronunciation: [ w-EHTZ-uhl ]
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Wetzel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 58 babies have been named Wetzel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Wetzel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,015 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,015
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Wetzel
Wetzel is a boy name .
Wetzel is currently ranked #34,015 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Wetzel include Wetz, Wetzy, Wetzie, Wey, Weie, and Wetkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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