Chief vs Townsend

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chief

Boy #4,156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, head, principal one"

Origin: Old French via English

American African American Indigenous American

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Boy #3,983 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller at the edge of town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Chief Rank #4,156

Townsend Rank #3,983

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 vs #4156 for Chief.

Is Chief or Townsend more popular?

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 compared to Chief at #4156 in the United States.

What do Chief and Townsend mean?

Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin). Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin).

Are Chief and Townsend boy or girl names?

Chief is primarily a boy name. Townsend is primarily a boy name.