Jak vs Townsend

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jak

Boy #4,143 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

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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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Jak Rank #4,143

Townsend Rank #3,983

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 vs #4143 for Jak.

Is Jak or Townsend more popular?

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 compared to Jak at #4143 in the United States.

What do Jak and Townsend mean?

Jak means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin).

Are Jak and Townsend boy or girl names?

Jak is primarily a boy name. Townsend is primarily a boy name.