Wells vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Wells Rank #377

Damon Rank #456

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Wells or Damon more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Wells and Damon mean?

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

Are Wells and Damon boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.