Wells vs Troy

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 #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

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Wells Rank #377

Troy Rank #531

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #531 for Troy.

Is Wells or Troy more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Wells and Troy mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Wells and Troy boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.