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Shaz vs Downing

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaz

Boy #19,136 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"diminutive of Sharon (fertile plain)"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,136
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Shaz Rank #19,136
Downing Rank #19,284

Shaz is more popular, ranked #19136 vs #19284 for Downing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shaz or Downing more popular?

Shaz is more popular, ranked #19136 compared to Downing at #19284 in the United States.

What do Shaz and Downing mean?

Shaz means "diminutive of Sharon (fertile plain)" (Hebrew via English origin). Downing means "from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs" (Old English dun meaning hill origin).

Are Shaz and Downing boy or girl names?

Shaz is primarily a boy name. Downing is primarily a boy name.

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