Wells vs Jensen

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 #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Scandinavian American English

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Wells Rank #377

Jensen Rank #328

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Jensen more popular?

Jensen is more popular, ranked #328 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Jensen mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Wells and Jensen boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Jensen is primarily a boy name.