Welles

Pronunciation: [ w-EHLZ ]

Girl Name #40,839 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Welles is a girl name, recorded for 5 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: Girl
Popularity Rank: #40,839
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Wel Wey Welie Wellie

Also a Boy Name

Welles is also used as a boy name, ranked #3522.

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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 girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #40839. As a boy name, it is ranked #3522. 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 #40839 in popularity for girl 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 #40839 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Welles

Welles is a girl name .

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

Welles is currently ranked #40,839 in popularity for girl 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.