Ellington vs Rafferty

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 #5,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flood tide, abundance"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (rabhartach)

Irish English American

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Ellington Rank #5,217

Rafferty Rank #5,163

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 vs #5217 for Ellington.

Is Ellington or Rafferty more popular?

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 compared to Ellington at #5217 in the United States.

What do Ellington and Rafferty mean?

Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin). Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin).

Are Ellington and Rafferty boy or girl names?

Ellington is primarily a boy name. Rafferty is primarily a boy name.