Wells vs Jeffrey

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 #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Wells Rank #377

Jeffrey Rank #521

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #521 for Jeffrey.

Is Wells or Jeffrey more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Jeffrey at #521 in the United States.

What do Wells and Jeffrey mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Wells and Jeffrey boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Jeffrey is primarily a boy name.