Nyx vs Townsend

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nyx

Boy #4,134 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"night"

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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Nyx Rank #4,134

Townsend Rank #3,983

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 vs #4134 for Nyx.

Is Nyx or Townsend more popular?

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 compared to Nyx at #4134 in the United States.

What do Nyx and Townsend mean?

Nyx means "night" (Greek origin). Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin).

Are Nyx and Townsend boy or girl names?

Nyx is primarily a boy name. Townsend is primarily a boy name.