Paul vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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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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Paul Rank #264

Wells Rank #377

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Paul or Wells more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Paul and Wells mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Paul and Wells boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.