Arlington vs Barrington

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlington

Boy #4,649 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Eorla's settlement (personal name etymology)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,649
Total SSA Count: 22
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Barrington

Boy #9,563 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement of Barra's people"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #9,563
Total SSA Count: 9
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Arlington Rank #4,649

Barrington Rank #9,563

Arlington is more popular, ranked #4649 vs #9563 for Barrington.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlington or Barrington more popular?

Arlington is more popular, ranked #4649 compared to Barrington at #9563 in the United States.

What do Arlington and Barrington mean?

Arlington means "Eorla's settlement (personal name etymology)" (Old English origin). Barrington means "settlement of Barra's people" (Old English origin).

Are Arlington and Barrington boy or girl names?

Arlington is primarily a boy name. Barrington is primarily a boy name.

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