Down vs Shire

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Popularity Comparison

Down Rank #63,580
Shire Rank #18,935

Shire is more popular, ranked #18935 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

Shire ___

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 Shire

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Down or Shire more popular?

Shire is more popular, ranked #18935 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Down and Shire mean?

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

Are Down and Shire boy or girl names?

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

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