Wells vs Brandon

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 #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

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Wells Rank #377

Brandon Rank #230

Brandon is more popular, ranked #230 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Brandon more popular?

Brandon is more popular, ranked #230 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Brandon mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin).

Are Wells and Brandon boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Brandon is primarily a boy name.