Ellington vs Darrel

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 #5,336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (beloved place)"

Origin: Norman French

American English African-American

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Ellington Rank #5,217

Darrel Rank #5,336

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 vs #5336 for Darrel.

Is Ellington or Darrel more popular?

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 compared to Darrel at #5336 in the United States.

What do Ellington and Darrel mean?

Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin). Darrel means "from Airelle (beloved place)" (Norman French origin).

Are Ellington and Darrel boy or girl names?

Ellington is primarily a boy name. Darrel is primarily a boy name.