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Augustine vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#377
Total SSA Count
865
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Augustine Rank #553
Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #553 for Augustine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustine or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Augustine at #553 in the United States.

What do Augustine and Wells mean?

Augustine means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin Augustus origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Augustine and Wells boy or girl names?

Augustine is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.

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