Barrington vs Arlington

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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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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Popularity Comparison

Barrington Rank #9,563

Arlington Rank #4,649

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrington or Arlington more popular?

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

What do Barrington and Arlington mean?

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

Are Barrington and Arlington boy or girl names?

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

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