Barrington vs Ed

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
Ed Rank #9,378

Ed is more popular, ranked #9378 vs #9563 for Barrington.

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

Ed ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrington or Ed more popular?

Ed is more popular, ranked #9378 compared to Barrington at #9563 in the United States.

What do Barrington and Ed mean?

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

Are Barrington and Ed boy or girl names?

Barrington is primarily a boy name. Ed is primarily a boy name.

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