Wells vs Avery

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 #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Wells Rank #377

Avery Rank #259

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Avery mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Wells and Avery boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.