Wells vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

English American

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Wells Rank #377

Briggs Rank #327

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Briggs more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Briggs mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Wells and Briggs boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.