Ariel vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ariel

Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Spanish

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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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Ariel Rank #512

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #512 for Ariel.

Is Ariel or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Ariel at #512 in the United States.

What do Ariel and Wells mean?

Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Ariel and Wells boy or girl names?

Ariel is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.