Allen vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Allen Rank #574

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Wells mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Allen and Wells boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.