Wells vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Wells Rank #377

Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Killian mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Wells and Killian boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.