Downing vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Downing

Harrison Fletcher Mercer Sutton Waverly

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downing or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Downing at #19284 in the United States.

What do Downing and Theodore mean?

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

Are Downing and Theodore boy or girl names?

Downing is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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