Wells vs Clark

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 #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

English American Scottish

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Wells Rank #377

Clark Rank #438

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #438 for Clark.

Is Wells or Clark more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Clark at #438 in the United States.

What do Wells and Clark mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Wells and Clark boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.