Wells vs Reed

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 #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Wells Rank #377

Reed Rank #422

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Wells or Reed more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Wells and Reed mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Wells and Reed boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.