Ellington vs Ryley

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 #5,340 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rye clearing, rye meadow"

Origin: Old English

Irish English American Australian

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Ellington Rank #5,217

Ryley Rank #5,340

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 vs #5340 for Ryley.

Is Ellington or Ryley more popular?

Ellington is more popular, ranked #5217 compared to Ryley at #5340 in the United States.

What do Ellington and Ryley mean?

Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin). Ryley means "rye clearing, rye meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Ellington and Ryley boy or girl names?

Ellington is primarily a boy name. Ryley is primarily a boy name.