Remington vs Carrington

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Remington

Boy #287 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement of the raven's people; raven-town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #287
Total SSA Count: 1,169
Syllables: 4
Formality: Moderate

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Carrington

Girl #5,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement of Kari's people"

Origin: Old Norse + Old English

Cultural Roots

English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,392
Total SSA Count: 24
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

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Popularity Comparison

Remington Rank #287

Carrington Rank #5,392

Remington is more popular, ranked #287 vs #5392 for Carrington.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Remington or Carrington more popular?

Remington is more popular, ranked #287 compared to Carrington at #5392 in the United States.

What do Remington and Carrington mean?

Remington means "settlement of the raven's people; raven-town" (Old English origin). Carrington means "settlement of Kari's people" (Old Norse + Old English origin).

Are Remington and Carrington boy or girl names?

Remington is primarily a boy name. Carrington is primarily a girl name.

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