Barrington vs Maureen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maureen

Girl #4,928 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little Mary"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,928
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Reenie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Barrington Rank #9,563
Maureen Rank #4,928

Maureen is more popular, ranked #4928 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

Maureen ___

  • Maureen Rose
  • Maureen Anne
  • Maureen Frances
  • Maureen Patricia
  • Maureen Brigid
  • Maureen Catherine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barrington

Wellington Hamilton Harrison Pemberton Cordelia

If you choose Maureen

Colleen Siobhan Brendan Declan Aoife

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrington or Maureen more popular?

Maureen is more popular, ranked #4928 compared to Barrington at #9563 in the United States.

What do Barrington and Maureen mean?

Barrington means "settlement of Barra's people" (Old English origin). Maureen means "little Mary" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Barrington and Maureen boy or girl names?

Barrington is primarily a boy name. Maureen is primarily a girl name.

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