Downing vs Mergen

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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Mergen

Boy #18,709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise, skilled marksman"

Origin: Mongolian

Cultural Roots

Mongolian Kazakh Kyrgyz Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,709
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Downing Rank #19,284
Mergen Rank #18,709

Mergen is more popular, ranked #18709 vs #19284 for Downing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downing or Mergen more popular?

Mergen is more popular, ranked #18709 compared to Downing at #19284 in the United States.

What do Downing and Mergen mean?

Downing means "from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs" (Old English dun meaning hill origin). Mergen means "wise, skilled marksman" (Mongolian origin).

Are Downing and Mergen boy or girl names?

Downing is primarily a boy name. Mergen is primarily a boy name.

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