Down vs Javier

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Javier

Boy #247 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"new house"

Origin: Basque

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican Basque

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#247
Total SSA Count
1,435
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Javi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Down Rank #63,580
Javier Rank #247

Javier is more popular, ranked #247 vs #63580 for Down.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Down ___

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

Javier ___

  • Javier Luis
  • Javier Alejandro
  • Javier Antonio
  • Javier Emilio
  • Javier Santiago
  • Javier Miguel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Down

Kerry Clare Tyrone Antrim Fermanagh

If you choose Javier

Carlos Miguel Isabella Sofia Alejandro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Down or Javier more popular?

Javier is more popular, ranked #247 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Down and Javier mean?

Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin). Javier means "new house" (Basque origin).

Are Down and Javier boy or girl names?

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

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