Wanderer or traveler
Derived from the Germanic element 'wendel', which refers to the tribe of the Vandals. It eventually came to be associated with the concept of wandering or traveling. While less common than the 'Wendell' spelling, it retains the same vintage charm.
Less common today
Wendall isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,482 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional football player and track athlete
College basketball player
