Barrington vs Cailan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrington

Boy #9,563 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement of Barra's people"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #9,563
Total SSA Count: 9
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Barry, Barri, Bari

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Sharod Thielen Ahren Euro

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Cailan

Boy #9,536 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #9,536
Total SSA Count: 9
Nicknames: Cai, Cail, Caily

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Popularity Comparison

Barrington Rank #9,563

Cailan Rank #9,536

Cailan is more popular, ranked #9536 vs #9563 for Barrington.

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Middle Name Pairings

Barrington ___

Barrington James
Barrington Charles
Barrington Edward
Barrington William
Barrington Alexander

Cailan ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrington or Cailan more popular?

Cailan is more popular, ranked #9536 compared to Barrington at #9563 in the United States.

What do Barrington and Cailan mean?

Barrington means "settlement of Barra's people" (Old English origin).

Are Barrington and Cailan boy or girl names?

Barrington is primarily a boy name. Cailan is primarily a boy name.

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