Welles vs Cary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Welles

Boy #3,522 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the spring or well"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pleasant stream"

Origin: Celtic

English American Welsh

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Welles Rank #3,522

Cary Rank #3,642

Welles is more popular, ranked #3522 vs #3642 for Cary.

Is Welles or Cary more popular?

Welles is more popular, ranked #3522 compared to Cary at #3642 in the United States.

What do Welles and Cary mean?

Welles means "from the spring or well" (Old English origin). Cary means "pleasant stream" (Celtic origin).

Are Welles and Cary boy or girl names?

Welles is primarily a boy name. Cary is primarily a boy name.