Wells vs Sterling

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 #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Wells Rank #377

Sterling Rank #373

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Sterling more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Sterling mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Wells and Sterling boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.