Wells vs Frank

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 #469 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Germanic via Latin

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Wells Rank #377

Frank Rank #469

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #469 for Frank.

Is Wells or Frank more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Frank at #469 in the United States.

What do Wells and Frank mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Frank means "free man" (Germanic via Latin origin).

Are Wells and Frank boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Frank is primarily a boy name.