Able vs Ellington

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Able

Boy #5,312 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, transience"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

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Boy #5,217 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"settlement of Ella's people"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Able Rank #5,312

Ellington Rank #5,217

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 vs #5312 for Able.

Is Able or Ellington more popular?

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 compared to Able at #5312 in the United States.

What do Able and Ellington mean?

Able means "breath, vapor, transience" (Hebrew origin). Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin).

Are Able and Ellington boy or girl names?

Able is primarily a boy name. Ellington is primarily a boy name.