Wells vs Brody

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 #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Wells Rank #377

Brody Rank #224

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Brody more popular?

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Brody mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Wells and Brody boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Brody is primarily a boy name.