Ellington vs Alistar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellington

Boy #5,217 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"settlement of Ella's people"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #5,272 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Ellington Rank #5,217

Alistar Rank #5,272

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 vs #5272 for Alistar.

Is Ellington or Alistar more popular?

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 compared to Alistar at #5272 in the United States.

What do Ellington and Alistar mean?

Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin). Alistar means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ellington and Alistar boy or girl names?

Ellington is primarily a boy name. Alistar is primarily a boy name.