Pierce vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#541
Total SSA Count
553
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pie, Pier, Piery

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Pierce Rank #541
Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #541 for Pierce.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Pierce ___

  • Pierce James
  • Pierce William
  • Pierce Edward
  • Pierce Henry
  • Pierce Anthony
  • Pierce Thomas

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 Pierce

Nora Claire Grant Vivian Reid

If you choose Wells

Brooks Hayes Greer Parker Scout

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pierce or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Wells mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Pierce and Wells boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.

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