Wendell

Wendell is a male first name that is considered the English variant of the name Wendel. In the German translation, this name means 'the Vandal.'

What does the name Wendell mean?

Wendell is a common name for boys that goes back to Wendel and represents an English form. In German, the name is translated as 'the Vandal.' Its roots lie in the Old High German language, where the element wendel stands for 'the Vandal.' The name became known in the Middle Ages through Saint Wendelin, who lived in the 6th and 7th centuries. Other variants include Wendelin, Wendelinus, Wendlin, Wend, Wendt, Wendolin, Vendel, and Vendelin.

Where does the name Wendell come from?

The name Wendell has its origins in Old High German and means 'the Vandal.'

How do you pronounce Wendell?

Wen-dell

When is the name day of Wendell?

The name day for Wendell is celebrated on October 20.

Popularity

In Germany, Wendell is a rather rare name. In 2021, it reached the 5,195th place on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2016, when it placed 4,252nd. In the last ten years, Wendell has been given as a first name less than 10 times, which brings it to 6,739th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,037th.

Nicknames & pet names

Wendelli / Wendi

Famous people

• Alan Wendell Silva (Brazilian long-distance runner)
• Charles Wendell David (historian from America)
• Don Wendell Holter (American bishop)
• Wendell Alexis (American basketball player)
• Wendell B. Harris (actor from the USA)
• Wendell Bennett (American ice hockey player)
• Wendell Berry (writer from the USA)
• Wendell Bray (character from the series Bones)
• Wendell Bryant (American football player)
• Wendell Corey (American actor)
• Wendell Eugene (Finnish musician)
• Wendell Garrett (American historian)
• Wendell Harrison (American opera singer)
• Wendell Hayes (American footballer)
• Wendell Helms Fleming (American mathematician)
• Wendell Hudson (American basketball player)
• Wendell Lucena Ramalho (football player from Brazil)
• Wendell M. Latimer (chemist from the USA)
• Wendell Mobley (American composer)
• Wendell Morgan (footballer from Great Britain)