Welles vs Dewey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Welles

Boy #3,522 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the spring or well"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #3,607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

Welsh English American

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Welles Rank #3,522

Dewey Rank #3,607

Welles is more popular, ranked #3522 vs #3607 for Dewey.

Is Welles or Dewey more popular?

Welles is more popular, ranked #3522 compared to Dewey at #3607 in the United States.

What do Welles and Dewey mean?

Welles means "from the spring or well" (Old English origin). Dewey means "beloved" (Hebrew via Welsh origin).

Are Welles and Dewey boy or girl names?

Welles is primarily a boy name. Dewey is primarily a boy name.