Wells
Pronunciation: [ w-EHLZ ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Wells first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.
Over 161 babies have been named Wells in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Wells is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,959 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,959
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Wells
Wells is a girl name .
Is Wells a boy or girl name? Wells is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #8,959 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #377. Wells is more commonly used as a boy name.
Wells is currently ranked #8,959 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Wells include Wel, Wey, Weie, and Welkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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