Wilder vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilder

Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

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Wilder Rank #391

Wells Rank #377

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

Is Wilder or Wells more popular?

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

What do Wilder and Wells mean?

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

Are Wilder and Wells boy or girl names?

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