Ellington vs Carrington

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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Girl #5,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"settlement of Kari's people"

Origin: Old Norse + Old English

English African-American

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Ellington Rank #5,217

Carrington Rank #5,392

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 vs #5392 for Carrington.

Is Ellington or Carrington more popular?

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 compared to Carrington at #5392 in the United States.

What do Ellington and Carrington mean?

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

Are Ellington and Carrington boy or girl names?

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