Seth vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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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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Seth Rank #559

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Wells mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Seth and Wells boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.