Down vs Leander

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 #1,751 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion man"

Origin: Greek

Greek English European

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Down Rank #63,580

Leander Rank #1,751

Leander is more popular, ranked #1751 vs #63580 for Down.

Is Down or Leander more popular?

Leander is more popular, ranked #1751 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Down and Leander mean?

Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin). Leander means "lion man" (Greek origin).

Are Down and Leander boy or girl names?

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