Cypher vs Ellington

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cypher

Boy #5,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"zero, the concept of nothing"

Origin: Arabic via Latin

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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Cypher Rank #5,245

Ellington Rank #5,217

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 vs #5245 for Cypher.

Is Cypher or Ellington more popular?

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 compared to Cypher at #5245 in the United States.

What do Cypher and Ellington mean?

Cypher means "zero, the concept of nothing" (Arabic via Latin origin). Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin).

Are Cypher and Ellington boy or girl names?

Cypher is primarily a boy name. Ellington is primarily a boy name.