Danae 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

Danae Rank #1,362
Downing Rank #19,284

Danae is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #19284 for Downing.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danae ___

  • Danae Rose
  • Danae Marie
  • Danae Grace
  • Danae Sophia
  • Danae Elena
  • Danae Pearl

Downing ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Danae

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If you choose Downing

Harrison Fletcher Mercer Sutton Waverly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danae or Downing more popular?

Danae is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Downing at #19284 in the United States.

What do Danae and Downing mean?

Danae means "she who judges" (Greek origin). Downing means "from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs" (Old English dun meaning hill origin).

Are Danae and Downing boy or girl names?

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

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