Wells Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Wells Name at a Glance

Name	Wells
Meaning	Lives by the spring.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Wells Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Wells means “Lives by the spring”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Wells Name Origin

Our database records Wells under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Wells a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Wells is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Wells

When considering Wells for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.