Ellington vs Henson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henson

Boy #5,111 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Henne (Henry)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,111
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ellington Rank #5,217
Henson Rank #5,111

Henson is more popular, ranked #5111 vs #5217 for Ellington.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellington or Henson more popular?

Henson is more popular, ranked #5111 compared to Ellington at #5217 in the United States.

What do Ellington and Henson mean?

Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin). Henson means "son of Henne (Henry)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Ellington and Henson boy or girl names?

Ellington is primarily a boy name. Henson is primarily a boy name.

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