Wells vs Zander

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 #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Wells Rank #377

Zander Rank #379

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Wells or Zander more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Wells and Zander mean?

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

Are Wells and Zander boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Zander is primarily a boy name.