Downing vs Flavel

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

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Popularity Comparison

Downing Rank #19,284
Flavel Rank #19,445

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 vs #19445 for Flavel.

Middle Name Pairings

Downing ___

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

Flavel ___

  • Flavel John
  • Flavel Thomas
  • Flavel Edward
  • Flavel Henry
  • Flavel George
  • Flavel Richard

Sibling Name Ideas

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Flavius Cornelius Caspian Percival Sylvester

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downing or Flavel more popular?

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 compared to Flavel at #19445 in the United States.

What do Downing and Flavel mean?

Downing means "from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs" (Old English dun meaning hill origin). Flavel means "yellow-haired, golden" (Latin origin).

Are Downing and Flavel boy or girl names?

Downing is primarily a boy name. Flavel is primarily a boy name.

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