Welles vs Erickson

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 #3,351 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

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Welles Rank #3,522

Erickson Rank #3,351

Erickson is more popular, ranked #3351 vs #3522 for Welles.

Is Welles or Erickson more popular?

Erickson is more popular, ranked #3351 compared to Welles at #3522 in the United States.

What do Welles and Erickson mean?

Welles means "from the spring or well" (Old English origin). Erickson means "son of Eric, son of the ever-ruler" (Old Norse origin).

Are Welles and Erickson boy or girl names?

Welles is primarily a boy name. Erickson is primarily a boy name.