Wells vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#377
Total SSA Count
865
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

Cultural Roots

Jewish English Spanish Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#560
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Wells Rank #377
Saul Rank #560

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #560 for Saul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wells or Saul more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Wells and Saul mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Wells and Saul boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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