Wells vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Wells Rank #377

Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Patrick mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Wells and Patrick boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.