Wells vs Hank

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 #425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

American English

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Wells Rank #377

Hank Rank #425

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #425 for Hank.

Is Wells or Hank more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Hank at #425 in the United States.

What do Wells and Hank mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Wells and Hank boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.