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Downing vs Cheri

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Downing Rank #19,284
Cheri Rank #19,309

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 vs #19309 for Cheri.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downing or Cheri more popular?

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 compared to Cheri at #19309 in the United States.

What do Downing and Cheri mean?

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

Are Downing and Cheri boy or girl names?

Downing is primarily a boy name. Cheri is primarily a boy name.

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