Downing vs Shaz

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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Shaz

Boy #19,136 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"diminutive of Sharon (fertile plain)"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #19,136
Total SSA Count: 6
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Downing Rank #19,284

Shaz Rank #19,136

Shaz is more popular, ranked #19136 vs #19284 for Downing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downing or Shaz more popular?

Shaz is more popular, ranked #19136 compared to Downing at #19284 in the United States.

What do Downing and Shaz mean?

Downing means "from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs" (Old English dun meaning hill origin). Shaz means "diminutive of Sharon (fertile plain)" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Downing and Shaz boy or girl names?

Downing is primarily a boy name. Shaz is primarily a boy name.

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