Vandal or wanderer
Derived from the Germanic element 'want', which refers to the Vandals, an ancient Germanic tribe. It is also associated with the German word 'wandeln', meaning to wander or travel. Historically, it was used as a nickname for someone associated with the tribe or a traveler.
About 5 boys were named Wendel in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former professional hockey player and captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs
Brazilian professional footballer
A character in the animated series 'The Simpsons' · The Simpsons
