Downey
Pronunciation: [ d-OWN-ee ]
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,560
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Old French origin
"from the alder grove"
#20,393 in US
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About the Name Downey
Downey is a boy name .
Downey is currently ranked #20,560 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Downey include Dow, Down, Downy, Downie, Doy, Doie, and Dowkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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