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Boy Name

Welles

"Surname used as a given name, derived from 'well'"

Ranked #3583 for boys

About the Name Welles

Meaning

Surname used as a given name, derived from 'well'

Origin

English

Gender

Boy

First Letter

W

Boy Rank

#3583

Welles is a boy name of English origin. The name means "Surname used as a given name, derived from 'well'" and Currently ranked #3583 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with W or explore other English names.

Popularity Over Time

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2000
#228
2010
#200
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Welles

  • OW Orson Welles (filmmaker/actor)

Names Similar to Welles

Wells

Boy

Welton

Boy

English place name meaning 'settlement by the well' or 'town by the well.'

Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
6
Starts with
W
Origin
English

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