Welles vs Drayton

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 #3,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farm by the dragging place"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Welles Rank #3,522

Drayton Rank #3,339

Drayton is more popular, ranked #3339 vs #3522 for Welles.

Is Welles or Drayton more popular?

Drayton is more popular, ranked #3339 compared to Welles at #3522 in the United States.

What do Welles and Drayton mean?

Welles means "from the spring or well" (Old English origin). Drayton means "farm by the dragging place" (Old English origin).

Are Welles and Drayton boy or girl names?

Welles is primarily a boy name. Drayton is primarily a boy name.