Wells vs Bryan

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 #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Irish Celtic English American

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Wells Rank #377

Bryan Rank #306

Bryan is more popular, ranked #306 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Bryan more popular?

Bryan is more popular, ranked #306 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Bryan mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Wells and Bryan boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Bryan is primarily a boy name.