Downing vs Wm

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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Wm

Boy #19,680 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector, will-helmet"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,680
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Downing Rank #19,284
Wm Rank #19,680

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 vs #19680 for Wm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downing or Wm more popular?

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 compared to Wm at #19680 in the United States.

What do Downing and Wm mean?

Downing means "from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs" (Old English dun meaning hill origin). Wm means "resolute protector, will-helmet" (Old High German origin).

Are Downing and Wm boy or girl names?

Downing is primarily a boy name. Wm is primarily a boy name.

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