Lavern vs Townsend

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lavern

Boy #4,147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree, from the grove"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American African 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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Lavern Rank #4,147

Townsend Rank #3,983

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 vs #4147 for Lavern.

Is Lavern or Townsend more popular?

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 compared to Lavern at #4147 in the United States.

What do Lavern and Townsend mean?

Lavern means "alder tree, from the grove" (French/Latin origin). Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin).

Are Lavern and Townsend boy or girl names?

Lavern is primarily a boy name. Townsend is primarily a boy name.