Wells vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Wells Rank #377

Frederick Rank #424

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Wells or Frederick more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Wells and Frederick mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Wells and Frederick boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.