Prince vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Prince

Boy #404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"royal son; prince"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#404
Total SSA Count
797
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pri, Prin, Priny

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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

Prince Rank #404
Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #404 for Prince.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Prince ___

  • Prince Alexander
  • Prince James
  • Prince Emmanuel
  • Prince Michael
  • Prince David
  • Prince Anthony

Wells ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Prince

Royal King Duke Reign Legend

If you choose Wells

Brooks Hayes Greer Parker Scout

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prince or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Prince at #404 in the United States.

What do Prince and Wells mean?

Prince means "royal son; prince" (Latin origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Prince and Wells boy or girl names?

Prince is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.

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