Ellington vs Cypher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellington

Boy #5,217 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"settlement of Ella's people"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #5,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"zero, the concept of nothing"

Origin: Arabic via Latin

American English

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Ellington Rank #5,217

Cypher Rank #5,245

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

Is Ellington or Cypher more popular?

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

What do Ellington and Cypher mean?

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

Are Ellington and Cypher boy or girl names?

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