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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Wenzel — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Wenston|Werner
GermanicBoy→ Stable

Wenzel

VEN-zel · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14208 in 2022

Peak: #14208 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14208 in 2022

Peak: #14208 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)19372022

Rank #14208 · Falling since 1937

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
GermanicCzechClassicVintageBohemianSaint NameCentral EuropeanMale2-syllableOld High German RootRare in USHeritage Name
Character
greater ambitionsteadfast protector
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Wenzels

piousnoblecourageouscharitablevisionary
STRONG
High confidence

Wenzel is a Germanic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Wenzel at a Glance
Meaning:From Wenceslaus, derived from Old High German meaning 'greater glory.' Common in Central Europe and Bohemia.
Language root:Germanic · Old High German · Czech diminutive
Peak rank:#14208 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
WaldoWesley◈WalterWarrenWendell
Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Wenzel
FriedrichWolfgangEleanorGertrudeBeatriceConradMargot
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Wenzel · Overview
Summary

Wenzel is a Germanic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Classic · Vintage character
Wenzel carries a grounded, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
wenzel.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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