Garrett vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garrett

Boy #563 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear strength, brave with the spear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#563
Total SSA Count
527
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#377
Total SSA Count
865
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Garrett Rank #563
Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #563 for Garrett.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garrett or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Garrett at #563 in the United States.

What do Garrett and Wells mean?

Garrett means "spear strength, brave with the spear" (Germanic origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Garrett and Wells boy or girl names?

Garrett is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.

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