Wells vs Wilder

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 #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Wells Rank #377

Wilder Rank #391

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #391 for Wilder.

Is Wells or Wilder more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Wilder at #391 in the United States.

What do Wells and Wilder mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Wells and Wilder boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Wilder is primarily a boy name.