Curly 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

Curly Rank #19,322
Downing Rank #19,284

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 vs #19322 for Curly.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

Curly ___

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Downing ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Curly or Downing more popular?

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 compared to Curly at #19322 in the United States.

What do Curly and Downing mean?

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

Are Curly and Downing boy or girl names?

Curly is primarily a boy name. Downing is primarily a boy name.

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