US Popularity Rank: 3569

Origin: Swedish

Meaning: Wanderer; To turn; A Vandal

Wendell is a gender-neutral name of German origin found in Dutch, Swedish, and Danish. Derived from the German word wenden, it means "wanderer" or “a Vandal,” referring to an ancient Germanic tribe. It may also be inspired by a similar root, wendel, meaning “to turn.” Wendell is more frequently used for boys but also makes a sweet girl's name. If you predict that baby will explore the world as an adventurous globetrotter, Wendell is a unique name to set them up for life. It also offers plenty of inspiration for cute nicknames, such as Wendy, Del, and Delly.