Wells vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Wells Rank #377

Hector Rank #381

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Wells or Hector more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Wells and Hector mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Wells and Hector boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.