Ellington vs Wilfred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilfred

Boy #5,034 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"desiring peace, will and peace"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,034
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Will, Wil, Fred

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ellington Rank #3,567
Wilfred Rank #5,034

Ellington is more popular, ranked #3567 vs #5034 for Wilfred.

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

Wilfred ___

  • Wilfred James
  • Wilfred Henry
  • Wilfred Arthur
  • Wilfred Thomas
  • Wilfred Edward
  • Wilfred George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellington

Remington Harlow Waverly Sutton Beckett

If you choose Wilfred

Edmund Beatrice Reginald Agatha Clarence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellington or Wilfred more popular?

Ellington is more popular, ranked #3567 compared to Wilfred at #5034 in the United States.

What do Ellington and Wilfred mean?

Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin). Wilfred means "desiring peace, will and peace" (Old English origin).

Are Ellington and Wilfred boy or girl names?

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

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