Welles vs Sampson

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 #3,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun child, bright sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Welles Rank #3,522

Sampson Rank #3,474

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 vs #3522 for Welles.

Is Welles or Sampson more popular?

Sampson is more popular, ranked #3474 compared to Welles at #3522 in the United States.

What do Welles and Sampson mean?

Welles means "from the spring or well" (Old English origin). Sampson means "sun child, bright sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Welles and Sampson boy or girl names?

Welles is primarily a boy name. Sampson is primarily a boy name.