Wellington vs Carrington

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wellington

Boy #3,239 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"from the wealthy estate, prosperous settlement"

Origin: Old English 'Weola-ingtun'

Cultural Roots

English British New Zealand American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #3,239
Total SSA Count: 37
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal

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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

Playground Safety Score

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Wellington Arlington Kingston Ellington

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Popularity Comparison

Wellington Rank #3,239

Carrington Rank #5,392

Wellington is more popular, ranked #3239 vs #5392 for Carrington.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wellington or Carrington more popular?

Wellington is more popular, ranked #3239 compared to Carrington at #5392 in the United States.

What do Wellington and Carrington mean?

Wellington means "from the wealthy estate, prosperous settlement" (Old English 'Weola-ingtun' origin). Carrington means "settlement of Kari's people" (Old Norse + Old English origin).

Are Wellington and Carrington boy or girl names?

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

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