Down vs Arnold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Arnold

Boy #1,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle power, eagle ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German English American Flemish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,694
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Down Rank #63,580
Arnold Rank #1,694

Arnold is more popular, ranked #1694 vs #63580 for Down.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Down or Arnold more popular?

Arnold is more popular, ranked #1694 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Down and Arnold mean?

Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin). Arnold means "eagle power, eagle ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Down and Arnold boy or girl names?

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

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