Anderson vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#357
Total SSA Count
943
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andy, Anders, Ander

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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

Anderson Rank #357
Wells Rank #377

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 vs #377 for Wells.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anderson ___

  • Anderson James
  • Anderson Lee
  • Anderson Blake
  • Anderson Cole
  • Anderson Reid
  • Anderson Grant

Wells ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Anderson

Harrison Parker Quinn Elliot Sloane

If you choose Wells

Brooks Hayes Greer Parker Scout

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anderson or Wells more popular?

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Anderson and Wells mean?

Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Anderson and Wells boy or girl names?

Anderson is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.

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