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Wander
UnisexMeaning of Wander: German: 'to roam'
Wander is a unisex name most strongly associated with German naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 13649th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#13649
6 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
95
First recorded 1955 · peak 1963
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
43% boys · 57% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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