Avery vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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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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Avery Rank #259

Wells Rank #377

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Avery or Wells more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Avery and Wells mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Avery and Wells boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.