Wendell is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1029 in 1996 with 120 recorded births. This places Wendell in the top 10% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 120 births ranking #1029. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 15,785 boys born was named Wendell. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.