Down vs Gerald

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 #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Down Rank #63,580

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #63580 for Down.

Is Down or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Down and Gerald mean?

Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Down and Gerald boy or girl names?

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