Welles vs Derik

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 #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

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Welles Rank #3,522

Derik Rank #3,402

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 vs #3522 for Welles.

Is Welles or Derik more popular?

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 compared to Welles at #3522 in the United States.

What do Welles and Derik mean?

Welles means "from the spring or well" (Old English origin). Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin).

Are Welles and Derik boy or girl names?

Welles is primarily a boy name. Derik is primarily a boy name.