Downing
Meaning
"from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs"
Origin: Old English dun meaning hill
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #19,284
- Total SSA Count
- 6
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs"
Origin: Old English dun meaning hill
"Ardent lord; spirited ruler. A rare name of Welsh and Celtic heritage, closely related to Idris, combining elements meaning lord (iud) and impetuous or ardent (ris), traditionally associated with strength and fire of spirit."
Origin: Welsh
Adris is more popular, ranked #18095 vs #19284 for Downing.
Adris is more popular, ranked #18095 compared to Downing at #19284 in the United States.
Downing means "from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs" (Old English dun meaning hill origin). Adris means "Ardent lord; spirited ruler. A rare name of Welsh and Celtic heritage, closely related to Idris, combining elements meaning lord (iud) and impetuous or ardent (ris), traditionally associated with strength and fire of spirit." (Welsh origin).
Downing is primarily a boy name. Adris is primarily a boy name.