Wells vs Eric

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 #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

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Wells Rank #377

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Eric mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Wells and Eric boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.