Downing vs Tlyer

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
Tlyer Rank #19,421

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 vs #19421 for Tlyer.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

Downing ___

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

Tlyer ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downing or Tlyer more popular?

Downing is more popular, ranked #19284 compared to Tlyer at #19421 in the United States.

What do Downing and Tlyer mean?

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

Are Downing and Tlyer boy or girl names?

Downing is primarily a boy name. Tlyer is primarily a boy name.

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