Morgan vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Morgan

Boy #532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea-born, born of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#532
Total SSA Count
560
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

Morgan Rank #532
Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #532 for Morgan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morgan or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Morgan at #532 in the United States.

What do Morgan and Wells mean?

Morgan means "sea-born, born of the sea" (Welsh origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Morgan and Wells boy or girl names?

Morgan is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.

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