Wells vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Wells Rank #377

Augustus Rank #409

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #409 for Augustus.

Is Wells or Augustus more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Augustus at #409 in the United States.

What do Wells and Augustus mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Wells and Augustus boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.