Jeffrey vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffrey

Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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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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Jeffrey Rank #521

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #521 for Jeffrey.

Is Jeffrey or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Jeffrey at #521 in the United States.

What do Jeffrey and Wells mean?

Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Jeffrey and Wells boy or girl names?

Jeffrey is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.