Wells vs Grant

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 #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American

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Wells Rank #377

Grant Rank #241

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Grant more popular?

Grant is more popular, ranked #241 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Grant mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin).

Are Wells and Grant boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Grant is primarily a boy name.