Wells vs Paul

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 #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Wells Rank #377

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Paul mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Wells and Paul boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.