Downing vs Merion

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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Merion

Boy #19,441 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Meirionnydd; of the Welsh coastal region"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,441
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Downing Rank #19,284
Merion Rank #19,441

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 vs #19441 for Merion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downing or Merion more popular?

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 compared to Merion at #19441 in the United States.

What do Downing and Merion mean?

Downing means "from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs" (Old English dun meaning hill origin). Merion means "From Meirionnydd; of the Welsh coastal region" (Welsh origin).

Are Downing and Merion boy or girl names?

Downing is primarily a boy name. Merion is primarily a boy name.

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