Wells vs Maximus

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 #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

English Roman American Scandinavian

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Wells Rank #377

Maximus Rank #331

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Maximus more popular?

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Maximus mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin).

Are Wells and Maximus boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Maximus is primarily a boy name.