Welles vs Hal

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 #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

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Welles Rank #3,522

Hal Rank #3,485

Hal is more popular, ranked #3485 vs #3522 for Welles.

Is Welles or Hal more popular?

Hal is more popular, ranked #3485 compared to Welles at #3522 in the United States.

What do Welles and Hal mean?

Welles means "from the spring or well" (Old English origin). Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin).

Are Welles and Hal boy or girl names?

Welles is primarily a boy name. Hal is primarily a boy name.