Downing vs Atherton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Downing

Boy #19,284 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs"

Origin: Old English dun meaning hill

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,284
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Downing Rank #19,284
Atherton Rank #19,279

Atherton is more popular, ranked #19279 vs #19284 for Downing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downing or Atherton more popular?

Atherton is more popular, ranked #19279 compared to Downing at #19284 in the United States.

What do Downing and Atherton mean?

Downing means "from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs" (Old English dun meaning hill origin).

Are Downing and Atherton boy or girl names?

Downing is primarily a boy name. Atherton is primarily a boy name.

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