Wendell Packard

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Wendell Packard — Germanic
63K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Wendell Packard 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 Packard: Alpheus S. Packard (1798–1884), American educator Alpheus Spring Packard (1839–1905), American entomologist and palaeontologist Becky Wai-Ling Packard, professor of Psychology and Education Damon Packard (born 1967), American film director David Packard (1912–1996), co-founder of Hewlett-Packard Dennis Packard (born 1982), Canadian ice hockey player Edward Packard (writer) (born 1931), American author Edward Packard (businessman, born 1819) (1819–1899), British fertilizer manufacturer Edward Packard (businessman, born 1843) (1843–1932), British fertilizer manufacturer Elizabeth Packard (1816–1. 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: Packard

English

Alpheus S. Packard (1798–1884), American educator Alpheus Spring Packard (1839–1905), American entomologist and palaeontologist Becky Wai-Ling Packard, professor of Psychology and Education Damon Packard (born 1967), American film director David Packard (1912–1996), co-founder of Hewlett-Packard Dennis Packard (born 1982), Canadian ice hockey player Edward Packard (writer) (born 1931), American author Edward Packard (businessman, born 1819) (1819–1899), British fertilizer manufacturer Edward Packard (businessman, born 1843) (1843–1932), British fertilizer manufacturer Elizabeth Packard (1816–1.

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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 Packard

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 Packard:

3
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

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

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 Packard?
The surname Packard originates from English. Alpheus S. Packard (1798–1884), American educator Alpheus Spring Packard (1839–1905), American entomologist and palaeontologist Becky Wai-Ling Packard, professor of Psychology and Education Damon Packard (born 1967), American film director David Packard (1912–1996), co-founder of Hewlett-Packard Dennis Packard (born 1982), Canadian ice hockey player Edward Packard (writer) (born 1931), American author Edward Packard (businessman, born 1819) (1819–1899), British fertilizer manufacturer Edward Packard (businessman, born 1843) (1843–1932), British fertilizer manufacturer Elizabeth Packard (1816–1.
What are the origins of the name Wendell Packard?
The name Wendell Packard combines two different traditions: the first name Wendell has Germanic roots, while the surname Packard originates from English.
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