Wells vs Rory

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 #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Wells Rank #377

Rory Rank #226

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Rory more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Rory mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Wells and Rory boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.