Down vs Therse

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
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Popularity Comparison

Down Rank #63,580
Therse Rank #63,533

Therse is more popular, ranked #63533 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

Therse ___

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 Therse

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Down or Therse more popular?

Therse is more popular, ranked #63533 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Down and Therse mean?

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

Are Down and Therse boy or girl names?

Down is primarily a girl name. Therse is primarily a girl name.

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