Barrington vs Canan

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barrington Rank #9,563
Canan Rank #9,656

Barrington is more popular, ranked #9563 vs #9656 for Canan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barrington ___

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

Canan ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrington or Canan more popular?

Barrington is more popular, ranked #9563 compared to Canan at #9656 in the United States.

What do Barrington and Canan mean?

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

Are Barrington and Canan boy or girl names?

Barrington is primarily a boy name. Canan is primarily a boy name.

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