Downing vs Naomi

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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Naomi

Girl #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, lovely"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish Japanese African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
4,605
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nomi, Mimi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Downing Rank #19,284
Naomi Rank #44

Naomi is more popular, ranked #44 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

Naomi ___

  • Naomi Grace
  • Naomi Rose
  • Naomi Elizabeth
  • Naomi Claire
  • Naomi Jane
  • Naomi Ruth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Downing

Harrison Fletcher Mercer Sutton Waverly

If you choose Naomi

Ruth Miriam Esther Eli Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downing or Naomi more popular?

Naomi is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Downing at #19284 in the United States.

What do Downing and Naomi mean?

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

Are Downing and Naomi boy or girl names?

Downing is primarily a boy name. Naomi is primarily a girl name.

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