Down vs Arrow

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

Arrow

Boy #1,674 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"swift projectile, arrow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,674
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Down Rank #63,580
Arrow Rank #1,674

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 vs #63580 for Down.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Down or Arrow more popular?

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Down and Arrow mean?

Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin). Arrow means "swift projectile, arrow" (Old English origin).

Are Down and Arrow boy or girl names?

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

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