Downing vs Taves

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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Taves

Boy #18,388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of great stature, the great one"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,388
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Downing Rank #19,284
Taves Rank #18,388

Taves is more popular, ranked #18388 vs #19284 for Downing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downing or Taves more popular?

Taves is more popular, ranked #18388 compared to Downing at #19284 in the United States.

What do Downing and Taves mean?

Downing means "from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs" (Old English dun meaning hill origin). Taves means "of great stature, the great one" (English origin).

Are Downing and Taves boy or girl names?

Downing is primarily a boy name. Taves is primarily a boy name.

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