Wells vs Samson

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 #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Wells Rank #377

Samson Rank #523

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Wells or Samson more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Wells and Samson mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wells and Samson boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.