Wells vs Sullivan

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 #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Wells Rank #377

Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Sullivan mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Wells and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.