Meyer vs Down

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meyer

Boy #1,815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farmer, estate steward"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

Jewish German American Ashkenazi Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,815
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Down

Girl #63,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fort on the hill"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Northern Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#63,580
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Meyer Rank #1,815
Down Rank #63,580

Meyer is more popular, ranked #1815 vs #63580 for Down.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meyer or Down more popular?

Meyer is more popular, ranked #1815 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Meyer and Down mean?

Meyer means "farmer, estate steward" (German origin). Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Meyer and Down boy or girl names?

Meyer is primarily a boy name. Down is primarily a girl name.

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