Wells vs Lawrence

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 #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Wells Rank #377

Lawrence Rank #510

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is Wells or Lawrence more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Wells and Lawrence mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Wells and Lawrence boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.