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Oct 2026

Wells

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About Wells

The name Wells peaked for girls at #6655 in 2023. The name is most popular in Texas. Wells is also used for boys, ranking #347 in 2025.

Pronounced WELZ.

As of October 2026, Wells ranked #7865 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #6655 in 2023.

Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.

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