Wells vs Franklin

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 #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Wells Rank #377

Franklin Rank #389

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #389 for Franklin.

Is Wells or Franklin more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Franklin at #389 in the United States.

What do Wells and Franklin mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin).

Are Wells and Franklin boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Franklin is primarily a boy name.