Welles
Meaningsprings, wells · English
- US rank
- #2,941
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,410 in 2021
42 babies were named Welles in the US in 2025. It has climbed 403 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Welles you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 40,650 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Welles, 42 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Welles would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWelles first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #2,410.
- TrendWelles has climbed 403 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,941. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Welles means “springs, wells”.
About the name Welles
Welles is a boy name of English origin meaning “springs, wells”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-les”. US birth records list Welles for boys from 1915 to 2025, in 17 of those 111 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #2,410 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,941, with 42 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.3 | 442,478 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 83,126 boys |
| 2020s | 23 | 43,796 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Welles
What does the name Welles mean?
Welles means “springs, wells” in English.
What is the origin of the name Welles?
Welles has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Welles a boy or girl name?
Welles is a boy name.
How popular is the name Welles?
Welles ranked #2,941 for US boys in 2025, given to 42 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#2,410).