Wells vs Jesse

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 #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Wells Rank #377

Jesse Rank #187

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Jesse more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Jesse mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wells and Jesse boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.