Amelia vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

Playground Safety Score

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Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#377
Total SSA Count
865
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wel, Wey, Weie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Wells Rank #377

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #377 for Wells.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Wells ___

  • Wells Harrison
  • Wells Andrew
  • Wells James
  • Wells Michael
  • Wells Thomas
  • Wells Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Wells

Brooks Hayes Greer Parker Scout

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Wells more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Wells mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Wells boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Wells is primarily a boy name.

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