Wells vs Johnny

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 #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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Wells Rank #377

Johnny Rank #458

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #458 for Johnny.

Is Wells or Johnny more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Johnny at #458 in the United States.

What do Wells and Johnny mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wells and Johnny boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.