Rafferty vs Ellington

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafferty

Boy #5,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flood tide, abundance"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (rabhartach)

Irish English American

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Boy #5,217 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"settlement of Ella's people"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Rafferty Rank #5,163

Ellington Rank #5,217

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

Is Rafferty or Ellington more popular?

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

What do Rafferty and Ellington mean?

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

Are Rafferty and Ellington boy or girl names?

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