Wells vs Ellis

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 #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Wells Rank #377

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Ellis mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Wells and Ellis boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.