Name comparison · boy names
Wells vs. Wesley
In 2025, Wesley leads at #52 among U.S. boys' names, with Wells at #345. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Wells | Wesley |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Rising |
| 2025 rank | #345 | #52 |
| Babies in 2025 | 944 | 5,578 |
| All-time peak | #345 in 2025 | #52 in 2025 |
| Uniqueness score | 36 / 100 | 14 / 100 |
| Strongest state | North Dakota (#93) | Maine (#6) |