Barrington vs Nihan

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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Nihan

Girl #5,084 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hidden, secret"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Turkish Persian Iranian Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,084
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Niha, Ni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barrington Rank #9,563
Nihan Rank #5,084

Nihan is more popular, ranked #5084 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

Nihan ___

  • Nihan Rose
  • Nihan Leyla
  • Nihan Ayla
  • Nihan Marie
  • Nihan Su
  • Nihan Nur

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Barrington

Wellington Hamilton Harrison Pemberton Cordelia

If you choose Nihan

Elif Zeynep Leyla Aylin Miran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrington or Nihan more popular?

Nihan is more popular, ranked #5084 compared to Barrington at #9563 in the United States.

What do Barrington and Nihan mean?

Barrington means "settlement of Barra's people" (Old English origin). Nihan means "hidden, secret" (Persian origin).

Are Barrington and Nihan boy or girl names?

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

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