Downing vs Range

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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Range

Boy #18,372 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Open land, wide expanse; one who ranges freely"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American Western English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,372
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Downing Rank #19,284
Range Rank #18,372

Range is more popular, ranked #18372 vs #19284 for Downing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downing or Range more popular?

Range is more popular, ranked #18372 compared to Downing at #19284 in the United States.

What do Downing and Range mean?

Downing means "from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs" (Old English dun meaning hill origin). Range means "Open land, wide expanse; one who ranges freely" (English origin).

Are Downing and Range boy or girl names?

Downing is primarily a boy name. Range is primarily a boy name.

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