Down vs Don

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Down

Girl #63,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fort on the hill"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Northern Irish

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Boy #1,797 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"world ruler"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Scottish American Irish

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Down Rank #63,580

Don Rank #1,797

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

Is Down or Don more popular?

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

What do Down and Don mean?

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

Are Down and Don boy or girl names?

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