Wells

Rank 465th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Wells was 465th most popular baby name for boys and 935th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 671 babies were named Wells in the United States. The gender distribution for "Wells" is 97.8% male and 2.2% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,000 babies in the United States were named Wells. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Wells is around 6 to 11 years old.

The name "Wells" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Wells is .

Wells Meaning & Origin

The name Wells often connotes a deep source of wisdom and strength, drawing imagery of a well that provides life-giving water.

The name Wells is described as artistic, skillful and adventurous.

Pronunciation

Wells is pronounced wells in English. The name Wells has 5 letters and 1 or 2 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Wells

  • The name Wells was featured in the popular television show "The 100" for the character Wells Jaha, who was the son of the Chancellor in the series.

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Geography

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Gender Distribution

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