Downing vs Flavel

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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Flavel Christoher Bismarck Shari

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Flavel

Boy #19,445 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"yellow-haired, golden"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #19,445
Total SSA Count: 6
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Christoher Renald Downing Regi

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Popularity Comparison

Downing Rank #19,284

Flavel Rank #19,445

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 vs #19445 for Flavel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downing or Flavel more popular?

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 compared to Flavel at #19445 in the United States.

What do Downing and Flavel mean?

Downing means "from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs" (Old English dun meaning hill origin). Flavel means "yellow-haired, golden" (Latin origin).

Are Downing and Flavel boy or girl names?

Downing is primarily a boy name. Flavel is primarily a boy name.

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