Seth vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Seth Rank #559
Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #559 for Seth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Seth ___

  • Seth James
  • Seth Aaron
  • Seth Benjamin
  • Seth Thomas
  • Seth Elias
  • Seth Cole

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 Seth

Caleb Noah Abigail Miriam Eli

If you choose Wells

Brooks Hayes Greer Parker Scout

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Wells mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Seth and Wells boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.

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