What origin is the name Wells?

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

Is Wells a popular name?

Wells 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 Wells?

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

Wells

Q: Is Wells a rare name?

Yes. Wells 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 Wells

Wells

Boy

english

1 syllable

Wells is an english boy's name meaning "An English name referring to a city in England. It originally denoted someone living near springs or water sources.".

With english roots, Wells is a boy name that means "An English name referring to a city in England. It originally denoted someone living near springs or water sources.". It has 1 syllable.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English name referring to a city in England. It originally denoted someone living near springs or water sources.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Wells

Very rare in US records

What does Wells mean?

Wells is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English name referring to a city in England. It originally denoted someone living near springs or water sources.".