Wells vs Moses

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 #506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"drawn out of water"

Origin: Hebrew via Egyptian

Hebrew American African-American Christian Jewish

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Wells Rank #377

Moses Rank #506

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #506 for Moses.

Is Wells or Moses more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Moses at #506 in the United States.

What do Wells and Moses mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Moses means "drawn out of water" (Hebrew via Egyptian origin).

Are Wells and Moses boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Moses is primarily a boy name.