Wells vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Wells Rank #377

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Malcolm mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Wells and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.