Wendall
Wendall is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Traveler, wanderer, or belonging to the Vandal tribe.
Origin and history
Wendall is a masculine given name derived from an Old Germanic root associated with the Vandals or wanderers. It is a variant spelling of Wendell, which became a common English surname and later a given name. In the United States, Wendall is a rare name that has seen steady, low-volume usage over the past century.
Popularity in the United States
2,433 babies in the United States have been named Wendall since 1880. It ranks #2630 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1884.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17 %)
- GA (14.2 %)
- IA (12.1 %)
- MI (12.1 %)
- CA (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 98 |
| 1920-1930 | 289 |
| 1930-1940 | 267 |
| 1940-1950 | 234 |
| 1950-1960 | 374 |
| 1960-1970 | 425 |
| 1970-1980 | 229 |
| 1980-1990 | 171 |
| 1990-2000 | 121 |
| 2000-2010 | 94 |
| 2010-2019 | 83 |
| 2020-2029 | 43 |
Nicknames
Wen
Fun facts
- The name is historically linked to the Vandals, an ancient Germanic tribe, or the root verb meaning to wander.
- Wendall is a less common spelling variant of Wendell, which gained prominence in America via figures like Oliver Wendell Holmes.