Wells vs Emerson

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 #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Wells Rank #377

Emerson Rank #270

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Emerson more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Emerson mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Wells and Emerson boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.