Wells vs King

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 #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Wells Rank #377

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and King mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Wells and King boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.