Wellington vs Remington

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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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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Popularity Comparison

Wellington Rank #3,239

Remington Rank #287

Remington is more popular, ranked #287 vs #3239 for Wellington.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wellington or Remington more popular?

Remington is more popular, ranked #287 compared to Wellington at #3239 in the United States.

What do Wellington and Remington mean?

Wellington means "from the wealthy estate, prosperous settlement" (Old English 'Weola-ingtun' origin). Remington means "settlement of the raven's people; raven-town" (Old English origin).

Are Wellington and Remington boy or girl names?

Wellington is primarily a boy name. Remington is primarily a boy name.

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