Wells vs Blake

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 #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Wells Rank #377

Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Blake mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Wells and Blake boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.