Wells vs Royce

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 #463 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the king"

Origin: Old French via English

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Wells Rank #377

Royce Rank #463

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #463 for Royce.

Is Wells or Royce more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Royce at #463 in the United States.

What do Wells and Royce mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Royce means "son of the king" (Old French via English origin).

Are Wells and Royce boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Royce is primarily a boy name.