Wells vs Erik

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 #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Wells Rank #377

Erik Rank #477

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Wells or Erik more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Wells and Erik mean?

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

Are Wells and Erik boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.