Wells vs Ares

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 #295 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bane, destruction (war god)"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Wells Rank #377

Ares Rank #295

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Ares more popular?

Ares is more popular, ranked #295 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Ares mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Ares means "bane, destruction (war god)" (Greek origin).

Are Wells and Ares boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Ares is primarily a boy name.