Wells vs Barrett

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 #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

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Wells Rank #377

Barrett Rank #186

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Barrett more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Barrett mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Wells and Barrett boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.