Wells vs Cohen

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 #239 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American American

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Wells Rank #377

Cohen Rank #239

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Cohen more popular?

Cohen is more popular, ranked #239 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Cohen mean?

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

Are Wells and Cohen boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Cohen is primarily a boy name.