Brook
BRUK
Gender-neutral · English
Meaning: A small clear stream
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Wells
Boy · English · Medium name
- Meaning
- From the spring, stream
- Pronunciation
- WELZ
- Origin
- English
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
From English surname, from Old English 'welle' meaning spring or stream.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ModernNature-inspiredVintage
Languages in use: English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
WellesEnglish
Variant with final e.
Cultural associations
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Orson Welles
1915–1985
American actor, director, and producer of 'Citizen Kane'.
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Behind the Name, English Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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