The nameWenceslas
Wenceslas is a boy's name of Slavic origin, borne by the patron saint of Bohemia. It was mostly given in France around 1930.
- Boy's name
- Slavic
Meaning
Wenceslas comes from the Czech Václav, formed from Slavic roots meaning "more glory".
Origin
Slavic.
History
The name remained rare in France and peaked around 1930.
Popularity of the name Wenceslas
Wenceslas in France
1975peak year (20 births)
835babies named Wenceslas in France since 1900
Wenceslas was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 120 births over the decade, 14% of all recorded babies named Wenceslas. Its rise began around 1906, and it peaked in 1975. Half of all babies named Wenceslas in France were born before 1956, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wenceslas mean?
Wenceslas comes from the Czech Václav, formed from Slavic roots meaning "more glory".
What is the origin of the name Wenceslas?
Slavic.
Is Wenceslas a girl's or a boy's name?
Wenceslas is a boy's name.