Gender Neutral
Wells
WELZ
Beautiful But Not Top 100 ✦ Vintage
✦ Meaning
“From Old English 'wella,' meaning 'spring' or 'well.' Originally a surname for those living near natural water sources. Evokes both groundedness and literary sophistication.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #375 in the United States.
Origin
Old English
Syllables
1
Style
ClassicStrongLiterary
Famous Bearers
- H.G. Wells
- Wells Adams
People Also Ask
From Old English 'wella,' meaning 'spring' or 'well.' Originally a surname for those living near natural water sources. Evokes both groundedness and literary sophistication.
Wells is currently ranked #375 in the United States. It's making a comeback as part of the vintage name wave.
Wells works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Wells include Dashiell, Peregrine, Silas, Archer.