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Samari vs Welles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samari

Boy #3,621 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"guardian, watchman (from Samaria)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African-American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,621
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Samari Rank #3,621
Welles Rank #3,522

Welles is more popular, ranked #3522 vs #3621 for Samari.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samari or Welles more popular?

Welles is more popular, ranked #3522 compared to Samari at #3621 in the United States.

What do Samari and Welles mean?

Samari means "guardian, watchman (from Samaria)" (Hebrew origin). Welles means "from the spring or well" (Old English origin).

Are Samari and Welles boy or girl names?

Samari is primarily a boy name. Welles is primarily a boy name.

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