Barnes vs Ellsworth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnes

Boy #7,718 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"near the barns, barn keeper"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,718
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Barney

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Barnes Rank #7,718
Ellsworth Rank #7,752

Barnes is more popular, ranked #7718 vs #7752 for Ellsworth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barnes ___

  • Barnes Cole
  • Barnes Reid
  • Barnes James
  • Barnes Henry
  • Barnes Oliver
  • Barnes Rhett

Ellsworth ___

  • Ellsworth James
  • Ellsworth Henry
  • Ellsworth Charles
  • Ellsworth Theodore
  • Ellsworth William

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Barnes

Fletcher Cooper Brooks Sloane Hadley

If you choose Ellsworth

Aldrich Pemberton Clarice Beatrix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnes or Ellsworth more popular?

Barnes is more popular, ranked #7718 compared to Ellsworth at #7752 in the United States.

What do Barnes and Ellsworth mean?

Barnes means "near the barns, barn keeper" (Old English origin). Ellsworth means "noble estate" (Old English origin).

Are Barnes and Ellsworth boy or girl names?

Barnes is primarily a boy name. Ellsworth is primarily a boy name.

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