Dali 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

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Popularity Comparison

Dali Rank #18,844
Downing Rank #19,284

Dali is more popular, ranked #18844 vs #19284 for Downing.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

Dali ___

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Downing ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dali or Downing more popular?

Dali is more popular, ranked #18844 compared to Downing at #19284 in the United States.

What do Dali and Downing mean?

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

Are Dali and Downing boy or girl names?

Dali is primarily a girl name. Downing is primarily a boy name.

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