Wells vs Knox

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 #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Wells Rank #377

Knox Rank #209

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Knox more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Knox mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Wells and Knox boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.