Wells vs Kyle

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 #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Wells Rank #377

Kyle Rank #440

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #440 for Kyle.

Is Wells or Kyle more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Kyle at #440 in the United States.

What do Wells and Kyle mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Wells and Kyle boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.