Baylor vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Baylor

Boy #366 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who bails, deliverer"

Origin: Old French

American English

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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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Baylor Rank #366

Wells Rank #377

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Baylor or Wells more popular?

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Baylor and Wells mean?

Baylor means "one who bails, deliverer" (Old French origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Baylor and Wells boy or girl names?

Baylor is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.