Wells vs Bo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #452 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to live, to dwell"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Chinese

24 High Risk

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Wells Rank #377

Bo Rank #452

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #452 for Bo.

Is Wells or Bo more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Bo at #452 in the United States.

What do Wells and Bo mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Bo means "to live, to dwell" (Old Norse origin).

Are Wells and Bo boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Bo is primarily a boy name.