Downing vs Des

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

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Shari Bismarck Christoher Jaymie

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Des

Boy #19,117 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from South Munster (southern Ireland)"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #19,117
Total SSA Count: 6
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Downing Rank #19,284

Des Rank #19,117

Des is more popular, ranked #19117 vs #19284 for Downing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downing or Des more popular?

Des is more popular, ranked #19117 compared to Downing at #19284 in the United States.

What do Downing and Des mean?

Downing means "from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs" (Old English dun meaning hill origin). Des means "from South Munster (southern Ireland)" (Irish origin).

Are Downing and Des boy or girl names?

Downing is primarily a boy name. Des is primarily a boy name.

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