Welles: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Welles – Meaning: By the spring – Origin: English (surname) – Pronunciation: WELZ


Welles is an English (surname) name used for both boys and girls meaning “By the spring”.

Meaning & Origin of Welles

Meaning: By the spring.

Origin: English (surname).

How to Pronounce Welles

Phonetic: WELZ   IPA: /wɛlz/

Popularity of Welles

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1915–2024.

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