Argo vs Barrington

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Argo

Boy #9,732 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright; swift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Greek European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,732
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ar

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Argo Rank #9,732
Barrington Rank #9,563

Barrington is more popular, ranked #9563 vs #9732 for Argo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Argo ___

  • Argo James
  • Argo Wolf
  • Argo Reed
  • Argo Stone
  • Argo Blue

Barrington ___

  • Barrington James
  • Barrington Charles
  • Barrington Edward
  • Barrington William
  • Barrington Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Argo

Atlas Orion Lyra Clio

If you choose Barrington

Wellington Hamilton Harrison Pemberton Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Argo or Barrington more popular?

Barrington is more popular, ranked #9563 compared to Argo at #9732 in the United States.

What do Argo and Barrington mean?

Argo means "bright; swift" (Greek origin). Barrington means "settlement of Barra's people" (Old English origin).

Are Argo and Barrington boy or girl names?

Argo is primarily a boy name. Barrington is primarily a boy name.

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