Ellington vs Sun

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sun

Boy #5,167 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the sun, solar light"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English Chinese Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,167
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sunny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ellington Rank #3,567
Sun Rank #5,167

Ellington is more popular, ranked #3567 vs #5167 for Sun.

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

Sun ___

  • Sun River
  • Sun James
  • Sun Bear
  • Sun Lee
  • Sun Stone
  • Sun Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellington

Remington Harlow Waverly Sutton Beckett

If you choose Sun

Moon Sky River Star Aurora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellington or Sun more popular?

Ellington is more popular, ranked #3567 compared to Sun at #5167 in the United States.

What do Ellington and Sun mean?

Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin). Sun means "the sun, solar light" (English origin).

Are Ellington and Sun boy or girl names?

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

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