Wells vs Marcus

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 #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

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Wells Rank #377

Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Marcus mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Wells and Marcus boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.