Downing vs Johntel

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
Johntel Rank #19,316

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 vs #19316 for Johntel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Downing ___

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

Johntel ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downing or Johntel more popular?

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 compared to Johntel at #19316 in the United States.

What do Downing and Johntel mean?

Downing means "from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs" (Old English dun meaning hill origin).

Are Downing and Johntel boy or girl names?

Downing is primarily a boy name. Johntel is primarily a boy name.

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