Wells vs Nicolas

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 #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Wells Rank #377

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Nicolas mean?

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

Are Wells and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.