What is the meaning of Lithuanian surname Vilkelis?

Vilkelis is a Lithuanian surname that could mean a few things. It could be a patronymic surname derived from the given name Vilius, meaning "little wolf" or "wolf cub." It could also be a toponymic surname derived from the place name Vilkiai, meaning "wolf place." Finally, it could also be an occupational surname derived from the occupation of a wolf hunter or trapper.