Wells vs Xander

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 #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Wells Rank #377

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Wells or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Xander mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Wells and Xander boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.