Downing vs Kenward

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
Kenward Rank #19,182

Kenward is more popular, ranked #19182 vs #19284 for Downing.

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

Kenward ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downing or Kenward more popular?

Kenward is more popular, ranked #19182 compared to Downing at #19284 in the United States.

What do Downing and Kenward mean?

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

Are Downing and Kenward boy or girl names?

Downing is primarily a boy name. Kenward is primarily a boy name.

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