Downing vs Walther

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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Walther

Boy #19,201 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,201
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Walt, Wally

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Popularity Comparison

Downing Rank #19,284
Walther Rank #19,201

Walther is more popular, ranked #19201 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

Walther ___

  • Walther Ernst
  • Walther Heinrich
  • Walther Wilhelm
  • Walther Friedrich
  • Walther Karl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Downing

Harrison Fletcher Mercer Sutton Waverly

If you choose Walther

Heinrich Gertrude Ingrid Helmut

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downing or Walther more popular?

Walther is more popular, ranked #19201 compared to Downing at #19284 in the United States.

What do Downing and Walther mean?

Downing means "from the hill settlement, dweller by the downs" (Old English dun meaning hill origin). Walther means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin).

Are Downing and Walther boy or girl names?

Downing is primarily a boy name. Walther is primarily a boy name.

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