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Wells vs Crew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#377
Total SSA Count
865
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Crew

Boy #250 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"group, team, company of people"

Origin: Old French via English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#250
Total SSA Count
1,413
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Wells Rank #377
Crew Rank #250

Crew is more popular, ranked #250 vs #377 for Wells.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wells or Crew more popular?

Crew is more popular, ranked #250 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Crew mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Crew means "group, team, company of people" (Old French via English origin).

Are Wells and Crew boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Crew is primarily a boy name.

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