Cypher vs Ellington

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Popularity Comparison

Cypher Rank #5,245
Ellington Rank #3,567

Ellington is more popular, ranked #3567 vs #5245 for Cypher.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cypher ___

  • Cypher James
  • Cypher Cole
  • Cypher Axel
  • Cypher Rex
  • Cypher Reid
  • Cypher Stone

Ellington ___

  • Ellington Rose
  • Ellington Grace
  • Ellington Mae
  • Ellington Claire
  • Ellington Jane
  • Ellington Paige

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cypher

Zephyr Orion Maverick Onyx Echo

If you choose Ellington

Remington Harlow Waverly Sutton Beckett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cypher or Ellington more popular?

Ellington is more popular, ranked #3567 compared to Cypher at #5245 in the United States.

What do Cypher and Ellington mean?

Cypher means "zero, the concept of nothing" (Arabic via Latin origin). Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin).

Are Cypher and Ellington boy or girl names?

Cypher is primarily a boy name. Ellington is primarily a girl name.

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