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Simon vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#251
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#377
Total SSA Count
865
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Simon Rank #251
Wells Rank #377

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #377 for Wells.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simon or Wells more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Simon and Wells mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Simon and Wells boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.

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