Welles vs Slate

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 #3,330 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fine-grained grey metamorphic rock"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Welles Rank #3,522

Slate Rank #3,330

Slate is more popular, ranked #3330 vs #3522 for Welles.

Is Welles or Slate more popular?

Slate is more popular, ranked #3330 compared to Welles at #3522 in the United States.

What do Welles and Slate mean?

Welles means "from the spring or well" (Old English origin). Slate means "fine-grained grey metamorphic rock" (Old French origin).

Are Welles and Slate boy or girl names?

Welles is primarily a boy name. Slate is primarily a boy name.