Yandel is a modern Latin American name of uncertain origin, usually explained as a blend of Yan or Yandiel with the popular -el ending of Spanish names like Yadiel and Yariel. It owes its spread to the Puerto Rican reggaeton star Yandel of the duo Wisin & Yandel. The name shot into the US top 1000 in 2006, peaked at number 530 in 2009 during the duo's biggest hits and has since fallen to number 2795 in 2025.