Wells vs Ari

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 #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian American

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Wells Rank #377

Ari Rank #400

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #400 for Ari.

Is Wells or Ari more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Ari at #400 in the United States.

What do Wells and Ari mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wells and Ari boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Ari is primarily a boy name.