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Wells vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#377
Total SSA Count
865
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#246
Total SSA Count
1,437
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Wells Rank #377
Mark Rank #246

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 vs #377 for Wells.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wells or Mark more popular?

Mark is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Mark mean?

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

Are Wells and Mark boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.

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