Wells vs Baylor

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 #366 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who bails, deliverer"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Wells Rank #377

Baylor Rank #366

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Baylor more popular?

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Baylor mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Baylor means "one who bails, deliverer" (Old French origin).

Are Wells and Baylor boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Baylor is primarily a boy name.