Aedon 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
Nicknames
Dow, Downie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aedon Rank #19,467
Downing Rank #19,284

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 vs #19467 for Aedon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aedon ___

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Downing ___

  • Downing James
  • Downing Reid
  • Downing Cole
  • Downing Thomas
  • Downing Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Downing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aedon or Downing more popular?

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 compared to Aedon at #19467 in the United States.

What do Aedon and Downing mean?

Downing means "from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs" (Old English dun meaning hill origin).

Are Aedon and Downing boy or girl names?

Aedon is primarily a boy name. Downing is primarily a boy name.

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