Wells vs Benson

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 #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Wells Rank #377

Benson Rank #436

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #436 for Benson.

Is Wells or Benson more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Wells and Benson mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Wells and Benson boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.