Wells vs Colin

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 #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Wells Rank #377

Colin Rank #335

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Colin more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Colin mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Wells and Colin boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.