Patrick vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Wells Rank #377

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Patrick or Wells more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Wells mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Patrick and Wells boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.