Wendell Guth

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Wendell Guth — Germanic
63K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Wendell Guth 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 Guth: Alan Guth (born 1947), American cosmologist Alfred Guth (1908–1996), Austrian-born American water polo player, swimmer, and Olympic modern pentathlete Allison Guth (born 1981/2), American basketball coach Amy Guth, American radio host and writer Bucky Guth (born 1966), American baseball player Charles Guth (1876–1948), American businessman Charlie Guth (1856–1883), American baseball player Claus Guth (born 1964) German theatre director, focused on opera Dana Guth (born 1970), German politician Dennis Guth (born 1955), American politician Eugene Guth (1905–1990), Hungarian-American physicist Fe. 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: Guth

English

Alan Guth (born 1947), American cosmologist Alfred Guth (1908–1996), Austrian-born American water polo player, swimmer, and Olympic modern pentathlete Allison Guth (born 1981/2), American basketball coach Amy Guth, American radio host and writer Bucky Guth (born 1966), American baseball player Charles Guth (1876–1948), American businessman Charlie Guth (1856–1883), American baseball player Claus Guth (born 1964) German theatre director, focused on opera Dana Guth (born 1970), German politician Dennis Guth (born 1955), American politician Eugene Guth (1905–1990), Hungarian-American physicist Fe.

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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 Guth

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 Guth:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Guth?
The surname Guth originates from English. Alan Guth (born 1947), American cosmologist Alfred Guth (1908–1996), Austrian-born American water polo player, swimmer, and Olympic modern pentathlete Allison Guth (born 1981/2), American basketball coach Amy Guth, American radio host and writer Bucky Guth (born 1966), American baseball player Charles Guth (1876–1948), American businessman Charlie Guth (1856–1883), American baseball player Claus Guth (born 1964) German theatre director, focused on opera Dana Guth (born 1970), German politician Dennis Guth (born 1955), American politician Eugene Guth (1905–1990), Hungarian-American physicist Fe.
What are the origins of the name Wendell Guth?
The name Wendell Guth combines two different traditions: the first name Wendell has Germanic roots, while the surname Guth originates from English.
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