Wells vs Wade

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 #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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Wells Rank #377

Wade Rank #341

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Wade more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Wade mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Wells and Wade boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.