Spring or stream
Originally an English topographic surname for someone who lived near a spring or water source. It transitioned into a given name, reflecting a modern preference for surname-style names with a connection to nature.
About 944 boys were named Wells in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American short story writer and journalist
Television personality and radio host
The same feel as Wells — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
