Ellington vs Henson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henson

Boy #5,111 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Henne (Henry)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,111
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hens, Hen

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ellington Rank #3,567
Henson Rank #5,111

Ellington is more popular, ranked #3567 vs #5111 for Henson.

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

Henson ___

  • Henson James
  • Henson Cole
  • Henson Reid
  • Henson Blake
  • Henson Grey
  • Henson Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellington

Remington Harlow Waverly Sutton Beckett

If you choose Henson

Dawson Grayson Benson Lennon Hudson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellington or Henson more popular?

Ellington is more popular, ranked #3567 compared to Henson at #5111 in the United States.

What do Ellington and Henson mean?

Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin). Henson means "son of Henne (Henry)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Ellington and Henson boy or girl names?

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

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