Wells vs Walter

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 #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

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Wells Rank #377

Walter Rank #271

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Walter more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Walter mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Wells and Walter boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Walter is primarily a boy name.