Cree vs Down

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cree

Boy #2,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"referring to the Cree Indigenous people of North America"

Origin: Indigenous North American

Cultural Roots

Indigenous North American Canadian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,021
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Down

Girl #63,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fort on the hill"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Northern Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#63,580
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cree Rank #2,021
Down Rank #63,580

Cree is more popular, ranked #2021 vs #63580 for Down.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cree or Down more popular?

Cree is more popular, ranked #2021 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Cree and Down mean?

Cree means "referring to the Cree Indigenous people of North America" (Indigenous North American origin). Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cree and Down boy or girl names?

Cree is primarily a boy name. Down is primarily a girl name.

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