Griffin vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Griffin Rank #223
Wells Rank #377

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #377 for Wells.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Griffin ___

  • Griffin James
  • Griffin Cole
  • Griffin Thomas
  • Griffin Reid
  • Griffin Owen
  • Griffin Rhys

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 Griffin

Declan Brody Piper Wren Finley

If you choose Wells

Brooks Hayes Greer Parker Scout

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Griffin or Wells more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Wells mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Griffin and Wells boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.

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