Dorian vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dorian

Boy #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

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Dorian Rank #539

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #539 for Dorian.

Is Dorian or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Dorian at #539 in the United States.

What do Dorian and Wells mean?

Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Dorian and Wells boy or girl names?

Dorian is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.