Wells vs Seth

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 #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Wells Rank #377

Seth Rank #559

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Wells or Seth more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Wells and Seth mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Wells and Seth boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.