70%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈwɛlz/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History From an English surname that originally denoted a person who lived near a well or spring, from Middle English wille. Related Names RootWells (surname) PopularityDetails Last ranked #375 in 2024 United States People think this name isRate·Details upper class natural wholesome strong strange simple serious Categories English nouns, surnames, trendy, water, word names