Wells vs Ariel

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 #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Spanish

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Wells Rank #377

Ariel Rank #512

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #512 for Ariel.

Is Wells or Ariel more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Ariel at #512 in the United States.

What do Wells and Ariel mean?

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

Are Wells and Ariel boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Ariel is primarily a boy name.