Back to Baby Names

Flavel vs Downing

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

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Flavel Rank #19,445
Downing Rank #19,284

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 vs #19445 for Flavel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flavel or Downing more popular?

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 compared to Flavel at #19445 in the United States.

What do Flavel and Downing mean?

Flavel means "yellow-haired, golden" (Latin origin). Downing means "from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs" (Old English dun meaning hill origin).

Are Flavel and Downing boy or girl names?

Flavel is primarily a boy name. Downing is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons