Wells vs Tatum

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 #195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Wells Rank #377

Tatum Rank #195

Tatum is more popular, ranked #195 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Tatum more popular?

Tatum is more popular, ranked #195 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Tatum mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Tatum means "cheerful settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Wells and Tatum boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Tatum is primarily a boy name.