Wells vs Peter

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 #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Wells Rank #377

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Peter mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Wells and Peter boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.