Wendell Drews

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Wendell Drews — Germanic
63K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Wendell Drews is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Wendell is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Wendell is an alternate spelling of Wendel, a surname of Germanic origin. It is also a masculine given name in the United States, often given to commemorate poet Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809–1894) or his son Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. (1841–1935), a famous justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Wendell was the maiden name of Sarah Holmes, mother of Oliver Wendell Holmes. Since about 1970 Wendell is a common given name in Brazil, where it has been borne by famous footballers. In the United States the popularity of the name peaked around 1940, then declined steadily after 1960. The surname Drews: Arthur Drews (1863-1935), German writer, historian and philosopher Annie Drews (born 1993), American volleyball player Berta Drews (1901-1987), German film actress Bill Drews (1870-1938), German lawyer and Prussian Minister of the Interior Carl Drews (1894–1983), German cinematographer Dani Drews (born 1999), American volleyball player Egon Drews (1926–2011), West German flatwater canoer Frank Drews (1916-1972), American baseball player Günter Drews (born 1967), German footballer Jürgen Drews (born 1945), German Schlager singer, musician, songwriter, actor and restaurateur Karl Drews (1920–196. Wendell is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 63K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Wendell reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Wendell

Germanic

Wendell is an alternate spelling of Wendel, a surname of Germanic origin. It is also a masculine given name in the United States, often given to commemorate poet Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809–1894) or his son Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. (1841–1935), a famous justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Wendell was the maiden name of Sarah Holmes, mother of Oliver Wendell Holmes. Since about 1970 Wendell is a common given name in Brazil, where it has been borne by famous footballers. In the United States the popularity of the name peaked around 1940, then declined steadily after 1960.

Surname: Drews

English

Arthur Drews (1863-1935), German writer, historian and philosopher Annie Drews (born 1993), American volleyball player Berta Drews (1901-1987), German film actress Bill Drews (1870-1938), German lawyer and Prussian Minister of the Interior Carl Drews (1894–1983), German cinematographer Dani Drews (born 1999), American volleyball player Egon Drews (1926–2011), West German flatwater canoer Frank Drews (1916-1972), American baseball player Günter Drews (born 1967), German footballer Jürgen Drews (born 1945), German Schlager singer, musician, songwriter, actor and restaurateur Karl Drews (1920–196.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Wendell is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Wendell by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Wendell Drews

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Wendell Drews:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Wendell?
The first name Wendell originates from Germanic. Wendell is an alternate spelling of Wendel, a surname of Germanic origin. It is also a masculine given name in the United States, often given to commemorate poet Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809–1894) or his son Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. (1841–1935), a famous justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Wendell was the maiden name of Sarah Holmes, mother of Oliver Wendell Holmes. Since about 1970 Wendell is a common given name in Brazil, where it has been borne by famous footballers. In the United States the popularity of the name peaked around 1940, then declined steadily after 1960.
When was Wendell most popular?
The name Wendell reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Drews?
The surname Drews originates from English. Arthur Drews (1863-1935), German writer, historian and philosopher Annie Drews (born 1993), American volleyball player Berta Drews (1901-1987), German film actress Bill Drews (1870-1938), German lawyer and Prussian Minister of the Interior Carl Drews (1894–1983), German cinematographer Dani Drews (born 1999), American volleyball player Egon Drews (1926–2011), West German flatwater canoer Frank Drews (1916-1972), American baseball player Günter Drews (born 1967), German footballer Jürgen Drews (born 1945), German Schlager singer, musician, songwriter, actor and restaurateur Karl Drews (1920–196.
What are the origins of the name Wendell Drews?
The name Wendell Drews combines two different traditions: the first name Wendell has Germanic roots, while the surname Drews originates from English.
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