Range vs Downing

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Range

Boy #18,372 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Open land, wide expanse; one who ranges freely"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American Western English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,372
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Range Rank #18,372
Downing Rank #19,284

Range is more popular, ranked #18372 vs #19284 for Downing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Range or Downing more popular?

Range is more popular, ranked #18372 compared to Downing at #19284 in the United States.

What do Range and Downing mean?

Range means "Open land, wide expanse; one who ranges freely" (English origin). Downing means "from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs" (Old English dun meaning hill origin).

Are Range and Downing boy or girl names?

Range is primarily a boy name. Downing is primarily a boy name.

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