Wendell Jobe

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Wendell Jobe — Germanic
63K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Wendell Jobe 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 Jobe: Surname Ann Wynia (born 1943), née Jobe, American former politician Bai Jobe (born 2004), Senegalese-born American football player Ben Jobe, American former men's college basketball head coach Brandt Jobe (born 1965), American golfer Bubacarr Jobe, (born 1994) Gambian football player Frank Jobe, American orthopedic surgeon who performed the first "Tommy John surgery" Georges Jobé (born 1961), five-time FIM motocross world champion from Belgium Jackson Jobe (born 2002), American baseball player Jane Annette Jobe (born 1947), known as Sami Jo, American country singer Josh Jobe (born 1998), Ameri. 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: Jobe

English

Surname Ann Wynia (born 1943), née Jobe, American former politician Bai Jobe (born 2004), Senegalese-born American football player Ben Jobe, American former men's college basketball head coach Brandt Jobe (born 1965), American golfer Bubacarr Jobe, (born 1994) Gambian football player Frank Jobe, American orthopedic surgeon who performed the first "Tommy John surgery" Georges Jobé (born 1961), five-time FIM motocross world champion from Belgium Jackson Jobe (born 2002), American baseball player Jane Annette Jobe (born 1947), known as Sami Jo, American country singer Josh Jobe (born 1998), Ameri.

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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 Jobe

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 Jobe:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Soul Urge Number

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

5
Personality Number

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

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 Jobe?
The surname Jobe originates from English. Surname Ann Wynia (born 1943), née Jobe, American former politician Bai Jobe (born 2004), Senegalese-born American football player Ben Jobe, American former men's college basketball head coach Brandt Jobe (born 1965), American golfer Bubacarr Jobe, (born 1994) Gambian football player Frank Jobe, American orthopedic surgeon who performed the first "Tommy John surgery" Georges Jobé (born 1961), five-time FIM motocross world champion from Belgium Jackson Jobe (born 2002), American baseball player Jane Annette Jobe (born 1947), known as Sami Jo, American country singer Josh Jobe (born 1998), Ameri.
What are the origins of the name Wendell Jobe?
The name Wendell Jobe combines two different traditions: the first name Wendell has Germanic roots, while the surname Jobe originates from English.
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