Wells vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Wells Rank #377

Roy Rank #542

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Wells or Roy more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Wells and Roy mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Wells and Roy boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.