Welles vs Johnson

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 #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

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Welles Rank #3,522

Johnson Rank #3,553

Welles is more popular, ranked #3522 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Welles or Johnson more popular?

Welles is more popular, ranked #3522 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Welles and Johnson mean?

Welles means "from the spring or well" (Old English origin). Johnson means "son of John" (English origin).

Are Welles and Johnson boy or girl names?

Welles is primarily a boy name. Johnson is primarily a boy name.