Ellington vs Messer

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 #5,140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"knife, cutler"

Origin: German/Yiddish

Jewish German American

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Ellington Rank #5,217

Messer Rank #5,140

Messer is more popular, ranked #5140 vs #5217 for Ellington.

Is Ellington or Messer more popular?

Messer is more popular, ranked #5140 compared to Ellington at #5217 in the United States.

What do Ellington and Messer mean?

Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin). Messer means "knife, cutler" (German/Yiddish origin).

Are Ellington and Messer boy or girl names?

Ellington is primarily a boy name. Messer is primarily a boy name.