Wells vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Wells Rank #377

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Alex mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Wells and Alex boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.