Wells vs Rafael

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 #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Wells Rank #377

Rafael Rank #222

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Rafael more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Rafael mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wells and Rafael boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.