Zander vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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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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Zander Rank #379

Wells Rank #377

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

Is Zander or Wells more popular?

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

What do Zander and Wells mean?

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

Are Zander and Wells boy or girl names?

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