Downing vs Kordel

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

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Popularity Comparison

Downing Rank #19,284
Kordel Rank #19,460

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 vs #19460 for Kordel.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

Downing ___

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

Kordel ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downing or Kordel more popular?

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 compared to Kordel at #19460 in the United States.

What do Downing and Kordel mean?

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

Are Downing and Kordel boy or girl names?

Downing is primarily a boy name. Kordel is primarily a boy name.

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