Stephen vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

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Stephen Rank #378

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Wells mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Stephen and Wells boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.