Ellington vs Giles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Giles

Boy #5,104 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young goat"

Origin: Greek (aigidion)

Cultural Roots

English French Medieval European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,104
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gil, Giy, Giie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ellington Rank #3,567
Giles Rank #5,104

Ellington is more popular, ranked #3567 vs #5104 for Giles.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellington ___

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

Giles ___

  • Giles Henry
  • Giles William
  • Giles Edward
  • Giles Thomas
  • Giles Frederick
  • Giles Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellington

Remington Harlow Waverly Sutton Beckett

If you choose Giles

Miles Hugo Ambrose Felix Cecily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellington or Giles more popular?

Ellington is more popular, ranked #3567 compared to Giles at #5104 in the United States.

What do Ellington and Giles mean?

Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin). Giles means "young goat" (Greek (aigidion) origin).

Are Ellington and Giles boy or girl names?

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

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