Wells vs Ferrin

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 #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

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Wells Rank #377

Ferrin Rank #20,697

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Wells or Ferrin more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Wells and Ferrin mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Wells and Ferrin boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Ferrin is primarily a boy name.