Wells vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Wells Rank #377

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Gideon mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wells and Gideon boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.