Sean vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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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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Sean Rank #437

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Wells mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Sean and Wells boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.