Wells vs Kenneth

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 #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Wells Rank #377

Kenneth Rank #284

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Kenneth more popular?

Kenneth is more popular, ranked #284 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Kenneth mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Wells and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.