Carrington vs Barrington

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carrington

Girl #5,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement of Kari's people"

Origin: Old Norse + Old English

Cultural Roots

English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,392
Total SSA Count: 24
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

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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

Carrington Rank #5,392

Barrington Rank #9,563

Carrington is more popular, ranked #5392 vs #9563 for Barrington.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carrington or Barrington more popular?

Carrington is more popular, ranked #5392 compared to Barrington at #9563 in the United States.

What do Carrington and Barrington mean?

Carrington means "settlement of Kari's people" (Old Norse + Old English origin). Barrington means "settlement of Barra's people" (Old English origin).

Are Carrington and Barrington boy or girl names?

Carrington is primarily a girl name. Barrington is primarily a boy name.

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