Ellington vs Mecca

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mecca

Boy #1,822 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sanctuary, holy place"

Origin: Arabic/Ancient Semitic

Cultural Roots

Islamic Arabic African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,822
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mec, Mey, Meie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ellington Rank #3,567
Mecca Rank #1,822

Mecca is more popular, ranked #1822 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

Mecca ___

  • Mecca James
  • Mecca Andre
  • Mecca Rashid
  • Mecca Ali
  • Mecca Malik
  • Mecca Jordan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellington

Remington Harlow Waverly Sutton Beckett

If you choose Mecca

Medina Zion Cyrus Khalil Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellington or Mecca more popular?

Mecca is more popular, ranked #1822 compared to Ellington at #3567 in the United States.

What do Ellington and Mecca mean?

Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin). Mecca means "sanctuary, holy place" (Arabic/Ancient Semitic origin).

Are Ellington and Mecca boy or girl names?

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

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