Gracious
Shandel is a modern variation of the name Shana or Shannon, often influenced by the Yiddish name Sheindel, meaning beautiful. It is frequently interpreted as a derivative of Jane or Janet, carrying the meaning 'God is gracious'.
Less common today
Shandel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,574 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).