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Origin: Persian

Meaning: Wisdom, learning

Mendel is a boy's name and stems from a couple of different origins. Mendel shares Persian and Hebrew roots and means "wisdom" or "learning." These interpretations are apt when it comes to your wise owl's journey in life, as they'll constantly learn and absorb all around them. Any parent would hope that baby's upbringing will lead them to make wise and informed choices throughout life, and Mendel symbolizes that hope perfectly. Science fans may also be interested in this stand-out name in honor of Gregor Mendel, who is considered the father of genetics based on his work in the 19th century.