Ellington vs Record

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellington

Girl #3,567 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement of Ella's people"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,567
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ellie, Elle, Elli

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ellington Rank #3,567
Record Rank #5,112

Ellington is more popular, ranked #3567 vs #5112 for Record.

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

Record ___

  • Record James
  • Record Lee
  • Record Wayne
  • Record Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellington

Remington Harlow Waverly Sutton Beckett

If you choose Record

Chase Gauge Tempo Reed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellington or Record more popular?

Ellington is more popular, ranked #3567 compared to Record at #5112 in the United States.

What do Ellington and Record mean?

Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin). Record means "To call to mind; to remember (from recordari)" (Latin origin).

Are Ellington and Record boy or girl names?

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

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