Brendt 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

Brendt Rank #19,357
Downing Rank #19,284

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 vs #19357 for Brendt.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brendt or Downing more popular?

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 compared to Brendt at #19357 in the United States.

What do Brendt and Downing mean?

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

Are Brendt and Downing boy or girl names?

Brendt is primarily a boy name. Downing is primarily a boy name.

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