Wenceslaus, derived from the Germanic elements 'wini' meaning 'friend' and 'hild' meaning 'battle', is an uncommon yet historic first name. It is often associated with the saint Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia who lived in the 10th century. The name has been used intermittently throughout history, particularly among Czech nobility due to its association with Saint Wenceslaus and later, Holy Roman Emperors. Today, it remains a rare but distinguished choice for parents seeking a unique and historically significant name.
"Wenceslaus saw its peak popularity with six births each in 1915, 1917, 1918, and 1919. After a brief dip to five births in 1921, it rebounded to six again in 1922. The name then fluctuated between five and eleven births until the last recorded year of 1939 with five births. Overall, there were sixty-one Wenceslaus births during this period."