Wells vs Clay

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 #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Wells Rank #377

Clay Rank #544

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Wells or Clay more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Wells and Clay mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Wells and Clay boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.