What are good sister names for Wanderlei?

Names from the same unknown tradition pair naturally with Wanderlei — for example Kayleemarie, Tanzy, Kimmey. You can browse more on our unknown names page.

Is it Wanderlei or Vanderlei?

Both spellings are used. Wanderlei means "Lion of the woods"; Vanderlei is listed with the meaning "Means of the lion; a Portuguese name of Dutch origin often associated with the Van der Ley surname.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live. Other spellings: Wanderley.

Wanderlei

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Wanderlei

Boy

Unknown origin

3 syllables

Wanderlei is an Unknown origin boy's name meaning "Lion of the woods".

Wanderlei is a boy's name meaning "Lion of the woods". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Unknown origin
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Wanderlei mean?

Lion of the woods

How popular is Wanderlei?

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What does Wanderlei mean?

Wanderlei is a boy name of Unknown origin origin meaning "Lion of the woods".

How popular is Wanderlei?

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Sister names that go with Wanderlei

Kayleemarie Tanzy Kimmey Sarabi Guyanne Aiysha

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Wanderlei.

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Other spellings of Wanderlei

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Vanderlei — "Means of the lion; a Portuguese name of Dutch origin often associated with the Van der Ley surname." (Portuguese)
Wanderley — "From the woods" (Portuguese)

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