Wessel

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
The name Wessel comes from the Germanic language and means "bearer of the light". It also has Dutch origins and means "ruler of the army" or "defender of the people".
Popularity
Wessel is not a very popular name outside of the Dutch and German-speaking countries. It does not feature in the top 1000 boy's names in the United States or the United Kingdom. However, it is a popular name in the Netherlands and is ranked 288th in popularity in 2020.

cartoon of the name Wessel
Cartoon of Wessel

Wessel Name meanings & History

The name Wessel comes from the Germanic language and means "bearer of the light". It also has Dutch origins and means "ruler of the army" or "defender of the people". Old Frisian diminutive of Werner. The name Wessel is used primarily in the Netherlands and Germany. It is a traditional name that is often given to boys who come from families with a military background.

Zodiac Sign of Wessel: Willful Leo

Synonyms of Wessel:

W: Wishful,Wild,Wonderment,Wonderful,Willful

E: Entertain,Enlighten,Enliven,Environment,Expressive,Exaggerate

S: Security,Success,Social Standing,Solidity,Sex,Status,Sensuality

L: Liaison,Lover,Languid,Lovely,Lazy,Legal,Luscious

Wessel is:

  • a Common name
  • a Modern name
  • a Rough name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Wessel include Wessel Gansfort, a famous Dutch humanist, Wessel Dammers, a Dutch footballer, and Wessel van Diepen, a Dutch radio DJ.

Related Names to Wessel

Some names that are related to Wessel include Wes, Wesley, Wolfgang, Wilhelm, and Willem.

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