Nathaniel vs Remington

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Remington

Boy #287 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement of the raven's people; raven-town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#287
Total SSA Count
1,169
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Remi, Rem, Remy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Nathaniel Rank #144
Remington Rank #287

Nathaniel is more popular, ranked #144 vs #287 for Remington.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nathaniel ___

  • Nathaniel James
  • Nathaniel Alexander
  • Nathaniel Thomas
  • Nathaniel Edward
  • Nathaniel Charles
  • Nathaniel Joseph

Remington ___

  • Remington James
  • Remington Cole
  • Remington Lee
  • Remington Scott
  • Remington Grant
  • Remington Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Nathaniel

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If you choose Remington

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nathaniel or Remington more popular?

Nathaniel is more popular, ranked #144 compared to Remington at #287 in the United States.

What do Nathaniel and Remington mean?

Nathaniel means "God has given" (Hebrew Netan-el origin). Remington means "settlement of the raven's people; raven-town" (Old English origin).

Are Nathaniel and Remington boy or girl names?

Nathaniel is primarily a boy name. Remington is primarily a boy name.

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