Ellington vs Kanen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellington

Boy #5,217 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"settlement of Ella's people"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #5,368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior, fighter"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Ellington Rank #5,217

Kanen Rank #5,368

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 vs #5368 for Kanen.

Is Ellington or Kanen more popular?

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 compared to Kanen at #5368 in the United States.

What do Ellington and Kanen mean?

Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin). Kanen means "warrior, fighter" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ellington and Kanen boy or girl names?

Ellington is primarily a boy name. Kanen is primarily a boy name.