Wells vs Colson

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 #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

American

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Wells Rank #377

Colson Rank #355

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Colson more popular?

Colson is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Colson mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Wells and Colson boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.