Destry vs Down

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Destry

Boy #5,156 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the village of Estry in Normandy, France"

Origin: French surname de Estry

Cultural Roots

American Western American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,156
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Des, Dee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Destry Rank #5,156
Down Rank #63,580

Destry is more popular, ranked #5156 vs #63580 for Down.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Destry ___

  • Destry James
  • Destry Lee
  • Destry Wayne
  • Destry Cole
  • Destry Ray
  • Destry Wyatt

Down ___

  • Down Marie
  • Down Rose
  • Down Claire
  • Down Grace
  • Down Anne
  • Down Fiona

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Destry

Colt Ryder Maverick Ember Wren

If you choose Down

Kerry Clare Tyrone Antrim Fermanagh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Destry or Down more popular?

Destry is more popular, ranked #5156 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Destry and Down mean?

Destry means "from the village of Estry in Normandy, France" (French surname de Estry origin). Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Destry and Down boy or girl names?

Destry is primarily a boy name. Down is primarily a girl name.

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