Downing vs Leotha

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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Bismarck Renald Leotha Jaymie

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Leotha

Boy #19,346 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lion-hearted"

Origin: Latin-English

Cultural Roots

African-American American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #19,346
Total SSA Count: 6
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Downing Rank #19,284

Leotha Rank #19,346

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 vs #19346 for Leotha.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downing or Leotha more popular?

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 compared to Leotha at #19346 in the United States.

What do Downing and Leotha mean?

Downing means "from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs" (Old English dun meaning hill origin). Leotha means "lion-hearted" (Latin-English origin).

Are Downing and Leotha boy or girl names?

Downing is primarily a boy name. Leotha is primarily a boy name.

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