Wells vs Forrest

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 #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Wells Rank #377

Forrest Rank #408

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Wells or Forrest more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Wells and Forrest mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Wells and Forrest boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.