Reed vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English 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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Reed Rank #422

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Reed or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Reed and Wells mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Reed and Wells boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.