Wells vs Ashton

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 #188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Wells Rank #377

Ashton Rank #188

Ashton is more popular, ranked #188 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Ashton more popular?

Ashton is more popular, ranked #188 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Ashton mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin).

Are Wells and Ashton boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Ashton is primarily a boy name.