Derrien 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

Derrien Rank #19,084
Downing Rank #19,284

Derrien is more popular, ranked #19084 vs #19284 for Downing.

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 Derrien or Downing more popular?

Derrien is more popular, ranked #19084 compared to Downing at #19284 in the United States.

What do Derrien and Downing mean?

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

Are Derrien and Downing boy or girl names?

Derrien is primarily a boy name. Downing is primarily a boy name.

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