Alex vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

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Alex Rank #205

Wells Rank #377

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Alex or Wells more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Alex and Wells mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Alex and Wells boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.