Callan vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callan

Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish 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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Callan Rank #242

Wells Rank #377

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Callan or Wells more popular?

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Callan and Wells mean?

Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Callan and Wells boy or girl names?

Callan is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.