Downing vs Garison

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

Popularity Comparison

Downing Rank #19,284
Garison Rank #19,303

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 vs #19303 for Garison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downing or Garison more popular?

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 compared to Garison at #19303 in the United States.

What do Downing and Garison mean?

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

Are Downing and Garison boy or girl names?

Downing is primarily a boy name. Garison is primarily a boy name.

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