Wells

Pronunciation: [ w-EHLZ ]

Girl Name #8,959 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Wells is a girl name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced w-EHLZ.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #8,959
Total SSA Count: 12

Nicknames

Wel Wey Welie

Also a Boy Name

Wells is also used as a boy name, ranked #377.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wells

Is Wells a boy or girl name?

Wells is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #8959. As a boy name, it is ranked #377. Wells is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Wells?

Wells is pronounced w-EHLZ.

How popular is the name Wells?

Wells is currently ranked #8959 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Wells?

Common nicknames for Wells include Wel, Wey, and Welie.

Is Wells a common or rare name?

Wells is an uncommon name, ranked #8959 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Welie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.