Frank vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frank

Boy #469 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Germanic via Latin

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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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Frank Rank #469

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #469 for Frank.

Is Frank or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Frank at #469 in the United States.

What do Frank and Wells mean?

Frank means "free man" (Germanic via Latin origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Frank and Wells boy or girl names?

Frank is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.