Wells vs Edgar

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 #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Wells Rank #377

Edgar Rank #460

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Wells or Edgar more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Wells and Edgar mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Wells and Edgar boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.