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Wavel

Quick answerWavel is a Polish name derived from the word "wawel," referring to the Wawel Hill in Kraków, historically the seat of Polish royalty and power.

Polish · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#5,411
TrendVintage
Peak year1918
Syllables2
OriginPolish
LanguagePolish
CulturePolish
Letters5
Numerology9 Chaldean 3
Global rank#5,411

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Wavel

Wavel is a Polish name derived from the word "wawel," referring to the Wawel Hill in Kraków, historically the seat of Polish royalty and power.

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Etymology

Wavel is a Polish name derived from the word "wawel," referring to the Wawel Hill in Kraków, historically the seat of Polish royalty and power. The name is primarily used in Polish culture and has historical significance tied to Polish national identity and the Wawel Castle, a symbol of Polish sovereignty.

Wavel currently ranks #5,411 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.

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