Leander vs Townes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leander

Boy #1,751 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion man"

Origin: Greek

Greek English European

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Boy #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Leander Rank #1,751

Townes Rank #1,554

Townes is more popular, ranked #1554 vs #1751 for Leander.

Is Leander or Townes more popular?

Townes is more popular, ranked #1554 compared to Leander at #1751 in the United States.

What do Leander and Townes mean?

Leander means "lion man" (Greek origin). Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Leander and Townes boy or girl names?

Leander is primarily a boy name. Townes is primarily a boy name.