Wells vs Rio

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 #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Wells Rank #377

Rio Rank #517

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #517 for Rio.

Is Wells or Rio more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Wells and Rio mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Wells and Rio boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.