Wells vs Donovan

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 #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Wells Rank #377

Donovan Rank #505

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Wells or Donovan more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Wells and Donovan mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Wells and Donovan boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.