Downing vs Regi

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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Regi

Boy #19,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"kingly"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,423
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Reg

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Popularity Comparison

Downing Rank #19,284
Regi Rank #19,423

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 vs #19423 for Regi.

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

Regi ___

  • Regi James
  • Regi Lee
  • Regi Wayne
  • Regi Alan
  • Regi Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Regi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downing or Regi more popular?

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 compared to Regi at #19423 in the United States.

What do Downing and Regi mean?

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

Are Downing and Regi boy or girl names?

Downing is primarily a boy name. Regi is primarily a boy name.

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