Ellington vs Lulu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lulu

Girl #3,443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl; precious gem"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic English German American African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,443
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lou, Lu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ellington Rank #3,567
Lulu Rank #3,443

Lulu is more popular, ranked #3443 vs #3567 for Ellington.

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

Lulu ___

  • Lulu Rose
  • Lulu Mae
  • Lulu Grace
  • Lulu Belle
  • Lulu Jane
  • Lulu Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellington

Remington Harlow Waverly Sutton Beckett

If you choose Lulu

Mimi Coco Lola Milo Beau

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellington or Lulu more popular?

Lulu is more popular, ranked #3443 compared to Ellington at #3567 in the United States.

What do Ellington and Lulu mean?

Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin). Lulu means "pearl; precious gem" (Arabic origin).

Are Ellington and Lulu boy or girl names?

Ellington is primarily a girl name. Lulu is primarily a girl name.

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