Wells vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Wells Rank #377

Allen Rank #574

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Wells or Allen more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Wells and Allen mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Wells and Allen boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.