Arbor vs Welles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arbor

Boy #3,673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bower, canopy of branches"

Origin: Latin

American English

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Boy #3,522 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the spring or well"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Arbor Rank #3,673

Welles Rank #3,522

Welles is more popular, ranked #3522 vs #3673 for Arbor.

Is Arbor or Welles more popular?

Welles is more popular, ranked #3522 compared to Arbor at #3673 in the United States.

What do Arbor and Welles mean?

Arbor means "bower, canopy of branches" (Latin origin). Welles means "from the spring or well" (Old English origin).

Are Arbor and Welles boy or girl names?

Arbor is primarily a boy name. Welles is primarily a boy name.