Welles vs Sheppard

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 #3,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herder of sheep, shepherd"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Welles Rank #3,522

Sheppard Rank #3,338

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 vs #3522 for Welles.

Is Welles or Sheppard more popular?

Sheppard is more popular, ranked #3338 compared to Welles at #3522 in the United States.

What do Welles and Sheppard mean?

Welles means "from the spring or well" (Old English origin). Sheppard means "herder of sheep, shepherd" (Old English origin).

Are Welles and Sheppard boy or girl names?

Welles is primarily a boy name. Sheppard is primarily a boy name.