King vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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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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King Rank #343

Wells Rank #377

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #377 for Wells.

Is King or Wells more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do King and Wells mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are King and Wells boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.