Wells vs Erick

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 #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

8 High Risk

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Wells Rank #377

Erick Rank #333

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Erick more popular?

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Erick mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin).

Are Wells and Erick boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Erick is primarily a boy name.