Wells vs Simon

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 #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

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Wells Rank #377

Simon Rank #251

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Simon more popular?

Simon is more popular, ranked #251 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Simon mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wells and Simon boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.