Wells vs Gunner

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 #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold warrior"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Norwegian Danish

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Wells Rank #377

Gunner Rank #520

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #520 for Gunner.

Is Wells or Gunner more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Gunner at #520 in the United States.

What do Wells and Gunner mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Gunner means "bold warrior" (Old Norse origin).

Are Wells and Gunner boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Gunner is primarily a boy name.