Wenzel

Wenzel Origin and Meaning

The name Wenzel is a boy's name.

Wenzel is a masculine name with strong Central European roots, particularly prevalent in German, Czech, and Polish cultures. Derived from the Slavic name Václav (Wenceslaus in Latin), it means "greater glory" or "more glorious." The name carries significant historical weight as Saint Wenceslaus was a 10th-century Duke of Bohemia known for his righteousness and compassion. In German-speaking regions, Wenzel has been used for centuries, often passed down through generations. While not widely used in English-speaking countries, the name maintains popularity in parts of Europe, particularly in regions with Czech heritage. Wenzel combines dignified historical connections with a distinctive sound that sets it apart from more common masculine names.

Wenzel Rank in US Top 1000

# 940 in the US

Famous People Named Wenzel

• Joseph Wenzel I (Josef Wenzel Lorenz) Prince of Liechtenstein
• Joseph Wenzel Maximilian Maria (b. 1995) Prince of Liechtenstein, heir apparent of Liechtenstein and Jacobite throne of Britain
• Franz Josef Wenceslas "Wenzel " Prince of Liechtenstein; brother of Hans,Adam II
• Wenzel Anton Prince of Kaunitz,Rietberg, Austrian diplomat and statesman
• Wenzel Trnka Czech physician and composer
• Wenzel Jaksch Czech politician
• Wenzel Müller Austrian composer
• Wenzel Thomas Matiegka (born Václav Tomáš Matějka) Czech composer and guitarist
• Wenzel Jamnitzer German Northern Mannerist goldsmith
• Wenzel August Hablik Czech painter
• Václav "Wenzel" Pichl Czech composer
• Wenzel Parler German,Czech architect
• Wolfgang Wenzel von Haffner Norwegian naval officer and politician.
• Klemens Wenzel Nepomuk Lothar Prince von Metternich,Winneburg zu Beilstein, German diplomat and statesman
• Franz Wenzel Graf of Kaunitz Rietberg, Austrian general

The name Wenzel in Pop Culture

• Wenzel or Wenzeslaus German and Old English form of the Czech given name Václav or Venceslav, meaning "praised with glory".