Ellington vs Destry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellington

Boy #5,217 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement of Ella's people"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,217
Total SSA Count: 19
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Destry

Boy #5,156 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the village of Estry in Normandy, France"

Origin: French surname de Estry

Cultural Roots

American Western American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,156
Total SSA Count: 19
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ellington Rank #5,217

Destry Rank #5,156

Destry is more popular, ranked #5156 vs #5217 for Ellington.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellington or Destry more popular?

Destry is more popular, ranked #5156 compared to Ellington at #5217 in the United States.

What do Ellington and Destry mean?

Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin). Destry means "from the village of Estry in Normandy, France" (French surname de Estry origin).

Are Ellington and Destry boy or girl names?

Ellington is primarily a boy name. Destry is primarily a boy name.

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