Wensel Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Slavic
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Wensel means 'friend of glory' in Slavic.
Meaning of the Name Wensel
Wensel is a variant of the name Wenceslaus, which is of Slavic origin. It is derived from the elements 'wen' meaning 'friend' and 'slava' meaning 'glory'. Wensel is a strong and masculine name with deep historical roots. It can also be associated with Saint Wenceslaus, the patron saint of Bohemia who was known for his kindness and generosity.
Popularity of the Name Wensel
The popularity for the name Wensel peaked in popularity in the year 1916 with 5 births, which ranked number 8,314 out of 8,692 unique names for that year. Wensel had the most male births in 1916 with 5, which ranked number 3,898 out of 4,535 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Wensel
Popularity of Wensel by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Wensel. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Wensel in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Wensel is a great pick!
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