Wells vs Stephen

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 #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Wells Rank #377

Stephen Rank #378

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Wells or Stephen more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Wells and Stephen mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Wells and Stephen boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.