Welles

Pronunciation: [ w-EHLZ ]

Boy Name #3,522 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #3522, Welles is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Welles is a boy name, recorded for 32 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced w-EHLZ.

Parents who love the name Welles often also consider Wesley, Webster, West .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #3,522
Total SSA Count: 32

Alternative Spellings

Wells #377 Weller #3096 Wellington #3239

Nicknames

Wel Wey Welie Wellie

Also a Girl Name

Welles is also used as a girl name, ranked #40839.

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Similar Names

Wesley Webster West Webb Wellington Weaver Wendell Wes

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Frequently Asked Questions About Welles

Is Welles a boy or girl name?

Welles is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #3522. As a girl name, it is ranked #40839. Welles is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Welles?

Welles is pronounced w-EHLZ.

How popular is the name Welles?

Welles is currently ranked #3522 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Welles?

Common nicknames for Welles include Wel, Wey, Welie, and Wellie.

Is Welles a common or rare name?

Welles is an uncommon name, ranked #3522 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Welles

Welles is a boy name .

Is Welles a boy or girl name? Welles is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #3,522 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #40,839. Welles is more commonly used as a boy name.

Welles is currently ranked #3,522 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Welles include Wel, Wey, Welie, and Wellie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Welles include Wells, Weller, Wellington . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.