Benson vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benson

Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

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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Benson Rank #436

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #436 for Benson.

Is Benson or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Benson and Wells mean?

Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Benson and Wells boy or girl names?

Benson is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.