Wells vs Damien

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 #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Wells Rank #377

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Damien mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Wells and Damien boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.