Wells vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Wells Rank #377

Drew Rank #543

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Wells or Drew more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Wells and Drew mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Wells and Drew boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.