Kale vs Ellington

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kale

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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Boy #5,217 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"settlement of Ella's people"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Kale Rank #5,372

Ellington Rank #5,217

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

Is Kale or Ellington more popular?

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

What do Kale and Ellington mean?

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

Are Kale and Ellington boy or girl names?

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