Wanderlei
Germanic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Wanderlei
Wanderlei is a Germanic name combining "wand" (to wander/roam) and "lei" (a diminutive or suffix), meaning "little wanderer" or "one who wanders." The name is primarily used in Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly Brazil, where it gained prominence through modern usage rather than ancient historical tradition.
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Etymology
Wanderlei is a Germanic name combining "wand" (to wander/roam) and "lei" (a diminutive or suffix), meaning "little wanderer" or "one who wanders." The name is primarily used in Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly Brazil, where it gained prominence through modern usage rather than ancient historical tradition.
Wanderlei currently ranks #14,405 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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