Boris vs Wellington

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wellington

Boy #3,239 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"from the wealthy estate, prosperous settlement"

Origin: Old English 'Weola-ingtun'

Cultural Roots

English British New Zealand American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,239
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Welly, Well, Ton

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Boris Rank #3,374
Wellington Rank #3,239

Wellington is more popular, ranked #3239 vs #3374 for Boris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boris ___

  • Boris Alexander
  • Boris Nikolai
  • Boris Ivan
  • Boris Dmitri
  • Boris Alexei
  • Boris Victor

Wellington ___

  • Wellington James
  • Wellington Charles
  • Wellington Arthur
  • Wellington Henry
  • Wellington Edward
  • Wellington George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Boris

Natasha Olga Sasha Dmitri Katya

If you choose Wellington

Pemberton Remington Charlotte Adelaide Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boris or Wellington more popular?

Wellington is more popular, ranked #3239 compared to Boris at #3374 in the United States.

What do Boris and Wellington mean?

Boris means "battle glory" (Proto-Slavic origin). Wellington means "from the wealthy estate, prosperous settlement" (Old English 'Weola-ingtun' origin).

Are Boris and Wellington boy or girl names?

Boris is primarily a boy name. Wellington is primarily a boy name.

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