Diop 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

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Diop Rank #19,299
Downing Rank #19,284

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 vs #19299 for Diop.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Diop ___

No pairings available yet.

Downing ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diop or Downing more popular?

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 compared to Diop at #19299 in the United States.

What do Diop and Downing mean?

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

Are Diop and Downing boy or girl names?

Diop is primarily a boy name. Downing is primarily a boy name.

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