Wells: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child from the spring, fresh and flowing.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #545
- Peak
- #545 in 2020
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Wells Means
Wells is a boy name of English origin. A child from the spring, fresh and flowing.
How Popular Wells Is
Wells currently ranks #545 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #545 in 2020. It is rising.
Good to Know About Wells
- At its most popular, Wells reached #545 in the U.S. in 2020.
- Wells has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Wells is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Wells
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Wells
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Wells.
Questions About Wells
What does Wells mean?
Wells is a boy name of English origin. A child from the spring, fresh and flowing.
How popular is Wells?
Wells currently ranks #545 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #545 in 2020. It is rising.
Where does Wells come from?
Wells comes from English roots. At its most popular, Wells reached #545 in the U.S. in 2020.
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