Downing vs Renald

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
Renald Rank #19,458

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 vs #19458 for Renald.

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

Renald ___

  • Renald James
  • Renald Thomas
  • Renald Paul
  • Renald Eugene
  • Renald Claude

Sibling Name Ideas

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Everett Clement Lionel Mildred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downing or Renald more popular?

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 compared to Renald at #19458 in the United States.

What do Downing and Renald mean?

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

Are Downing and Renald boy or girl names?

Downing is primarily a boy name. Renald is primarily a boy name.

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