Wells vs Jake

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 #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Wells Rank #377

Jake Rank #423

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Wells or Jake more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Wells and Jake mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wells and Jake boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.