Wells name meaning
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What does Wells mean?
Eminent and All time favorite Wells's origin is Old English bestowed upon both sexes and is used predominantly in English, meaning of Wells is "Springs, From the Spring or Brook". Wells is variation of Walsh.
Walsh is English equivalent of Wallace. Durable and Renowned Walsh is used dominantly in English, Walsh means "From Wales and Welshman" has origin in Old French and English.
How do I pronounce Wells?
The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Wells is we(l)-ls.
Variants of Wells
Welles, Walsh, Wallace, Walch, Waleis, Walli
How popular is the name Wells?
Wells is a common name in United States given to over 2309 babies in 119 years. Presently at its peak, it ranked 733rd when 322 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.
Wells is a common name in Malawi while somewhat familiar name in China, Australia and Zambia. At least, 3000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our findings.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2023 | 443 | 696 | 6380 | 18 |
| 2022 | 465 | 656 | 7250 | 15 |
| 2021 | 478 | 618 | 6645 | 17 |
| 2020 | 541 | 521 | 9509 | 10 |
| 2019 | 625 | 432 | 6394 | 18 |
| 2018 | 730 | 326 | 8133 | 13 |
| 2017 | 915 | 233 | 9928 | 10 |
| 2016 | 1418 | 123 | 8864 | 12 |
| 2015 | 1729 | 89 | 12992 | 7 |
| 2014 | 1714 | 88 | 13059 | 7 |
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What numerology tells about Wells?
You believe only people who love and respect themselves are able to truly love and respect any other living being on earth. The soul is more important to you than your body. You are persistent but without motivation, you won't accomplish anything. When it comes to romantic relationships, you are a passionate lover. You are a disciplined person is what number 8 as your expression number as to say about you.
Other names liked by name hunters that are similar to Wells
- Donaldine - Donaldine's meaning is The Elements Dubno Meaning World and Great is used as a baby girl name which is rooted from Celtic is notably used in English. Donaldine is effeminate form of Donald.
- Lucion - Rare boy name Lucion is rooted from Slavic, English and Latin, meaning of Lucion is "Bringer of Light, The Bright and Shining" is dominantly used in English. Lucion is a derivation of Luci.
- Birdey is used in English is a gender-neutral name, Birdey means "Unusual Nature Name" came from English
- Fedrick - Immutable and Darling Fedrick substantially is used in English has origin in Welsh is given to boys. Fedrick is English equivalent of Cedric
- Ransford - The odd boy name Ransford is prevalently used in English is came from English, Ransford means "From the Raven Ford or Ravens Ford"
Famous people named Wells
- Wells Coates, architect, designer and writer
- Wells Goodykoontz, Republican politician
- Wells Thompson, retired American soccer player
- Wells A. Hutchins, U.S. Representative
Lists having Wells
- Boys names beginning with W
- Girls names beginning with W
- American Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Baby Names that mean Spring
- Baby Names that mean Brook
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html