Wells vs Sean

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 #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Wells Rank #377

Sean Rank #437

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Wells or Sean more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Wells and Sean mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Wells and Sean boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.