Wells vs Nico

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

Nico

Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian German Spanish Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#212
Total SSA Count
1,678
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Wells Rank #377
Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #377 for Wells.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wells or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Nico mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Wells and Nico boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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