Down vs Pollyanne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Down

Girl #63,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fort on the hill"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Northern Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#63,580
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Down Rank #63,580
Pollyanne Rank #63,700

Down is more popular, ranked #63580 vs #63700 for Pollyanne.

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

Pollyanne ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Down

Kerry Clare Tyrone Antrim Fermanagh

If you choose Pollyanne

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Down or Pollyanne more popular?

Down is more popular, ranked #63580 compared to Pollyanne at #63700 in the United States.

What do Down and Pollyanne mean?

Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Down and Pollyanne boy or girl names?

Down is primarily a girl name. Pollyanne is primarily a girl name.

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