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Downing vs Sigel

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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Sigel

Boy #20,453 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon

Cultural Roots

Anglo-Saxon Germanic Norse

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,453
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Downing Rank #19,284
Sigel Rank #20,453

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 vs #20453 for Sigel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downing or Sigel more popular?

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 compared to Sigel at #20453 in the United States.

What do Downing and Sigel mean?

Downing means "from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs" (Old English dun meaning hill origin). Sigel means "sun" (Anglo-Saxon origin).

Are Downing and Sigel boy or girl names?

Downing is primarily a boy name. Sigel is primarily a boy name.

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