What origin is the name Welles?

Welles comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Welles a popular name?

Welles is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Welles?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Welles — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Welles

Q: Is Welles a rare name?

Yes. Welles does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Welles

Welles

Boy

english

2 syllables

Welles is an english boy's name meaning "This English name describes someone who lives by a spring or a well. It is a topographic name for a person residing near a water source.".

Welles is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English name describes someone who lives by a spring or a well. It is a topographic name for a person residing near a water source.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This English name describes someone who lives by a spring or a well. It is a topographic name for a person residing near a water source.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Welles

Very rare in US records

What does Welles mean?

Welles is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English name describes someone who lives by a spring or a well. It is a topographic name for a person residing near a water source.".