Arness 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

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Popularity Comparison

Arness Rank #19,351
Downing Rank #19,284

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 vs #19351 for Arness.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

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Downing ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arness or Downing more popular?

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 compared to Arness at #19351 in the United States.

What do Arness and Downing mean?

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

Are Arness and Downing boy or girl names?

Arness is primarily a boy name. Downing is primarily a boy name.

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