Wells vs Kaleb

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 #278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dog (symbol of loyalty)"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Christian

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Wells Rank #377

Kaleb Rank #278

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Kaleb more popular?

Kaleb is more popular, ranked #278 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Kaleb mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Kaleb means "dog (symbol of loyalty)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wells and Kaleb boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Kaleb is primarily a boy name.