Don vs Down

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Don

Boy #1,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"world ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Scottish American Irish

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Girl #63,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fort on the hill"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Northern Irish

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Don Rank #1,797

Down Rank #63,580

Don is more popular, ranked #1797 vs #63580 for Down.

Is Don or Down more popular?

Don is more popular, ranked #1797 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Don and Down mean?

Don means "world ruler" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Don and Down boy or girl names?

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