Taves 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

Popularity Comparison

Taves Rank #18,388
Downing Rank #19,284

Taves is more popular, ranked #18388 vs #19284 for Downing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taves or Downing more popular?

Taves is more popular, ranked #18388 compared to Downing at #19284 in the United States.

What do Taves and Downing mean?

Taves means "of great stature, the great one" (English origin). Downing means "from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs" (Old English dun meaning hill origin).

Are Taves and Downing boy or girl names?

Taves is primarily a boy name. Downing is primarily a boy name.

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