Wells vs Gavin

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 #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Wells Rank #377

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Gavin mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Wells and Gavin boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.