Boy Name
Carrington
Carrington means “Belonging to”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Carrington? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Belonging to", and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Carleton.
Carrington meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Belonging to
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Carrington as C·A·R·R·I·N·G·T·O·N, with 10 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Carrington is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Carrington variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Carringtona, Carringtone, Carringtony, Carringto.
- Nicknames: Carri and C.
- Middle names: Pair Carrington with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Carrington middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Carleton, Caron, Charleston, Carlton, Carlson — full picks on the sibling names for Carrington guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Carrington? Browse our names like Carrington guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
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Frequently asked about Carrington
What does the name Carrington mean?
Carrington means "Belonging to". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Carrington is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Carrington?
The exact origin of Carrington is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Carrington?
Carrington has 10 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Carrington a boy's or girl's name?
Carrington is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Carrington in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Carrington sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Carrington?
Names that share Carrington's sound and style include Carleton, Caron, Charleston, Carlton, Carlson.
What middle names pair well with Carrington?
Good middle-name fits for Carrington pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Carrington is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Carrington is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Carrington?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Carrington share its rhythm without rhyming — Carleton, Caron, Charleston all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.