Ferry vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Dutch Frisian German

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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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Ferry Rank #32,658

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Ferry or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Wells mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Ferry and Wells boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.