Ellington vs Kale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellington

Boy #5,217 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"settlement of Ella's people"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, free man"

Origin: Hawaiian (adapted from Charles)

Hawaiian Norse American

15 High Risk

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Ellington Rank #5,217

Kale Rank #5,372

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 vs #5372 for Kale.

Is Ellington or Kale more popular?

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 compared to Kale at #5372 in the United States.

What do Ellington and Kale mean?

Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin). Kale means "man, free man" (Hawaiian (adapted from Charles) origin).

Are Ellington and Kale boy or girl names?

Ellington is primarily a boy name. Kale is primarily a boy name.