Anabel vs Ellington

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anabel

Girl #3,570 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gracious, beautiful"

Origin: Latin/Hebrew blend

Cultural Roots

Spanish English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,570
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ana, Annie, Belle

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anabel Rank #3,570
Ellington Rank #3,567

Ellington is more popular, ranked #3567 vs #3570 for Anabel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anabel ___

  • Anabel Rose
  • Anabel Grace
  • Anabel Marie
  • Anabel Claire
  • Anabel Sophia
  • Anabel Elise

Ellington ___

  • Ellington Rose
  • Ellington Grace
  • Ellington Mae
  • Ellington Claire
  • Ellington Jane
  • Ellington Paige

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anabel or Ellington more popular?

Ellington is more popular, ranked #3567 compared to Anabel at #3570 in the United States.

What do Anabel and Ellington mean?

Anabel means "gracious, beautiful" (Latin/Hebrew blend origin). Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin).

Are Anabel and Ellington boy or girl names?

Anabel is primarily a girl name. Ellington is primarily a girl name.

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