Wells vs Jay

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 #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Wells Rank #377

Jay Rank #397

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Wells or Jay more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Wells and Jay mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Wells and Jay boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.