Homer vs Townsend

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Homer

Boy #4,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, hostage"

Origin: Greek

Greek American English

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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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Homer Rank #4,124

Townsend Rank #3,983

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 vs #4124 for Homer.

Is Homer or Townsend more popular?

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 compared to Homer at #4124 in the United States.

What do Homer and Townsend mean?

Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin). Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin).

Are Homer and Townsend boy or girl names?

Homer is primarily a boy name. Townsend is primarily a boy name.