Wendel - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Wendel \we(n)-del\ is a variant of Wendell (Old German), and the meaning of Wendel is "wanderer".

The baby name Wendel sounds like Wendall, Wendale and Wyndell. Other similar baby names are Kendel, Mendel and Wenzel.

Wendel is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#6333 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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