Lewis vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

English Welsh French 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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Lewis Rank #435

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #435 for Lewis.

Is Lewis or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Lewis and Wells mean?

Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Lewis and Wells boy or girl names?

Lewis is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.