Townes vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Townes

Boy #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Townes Rank #1,554

Alder Rank #1,424

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1554 for Townes.

Is Townes or Alder more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Townes at #1554 in the United States.

What do Townes and Alder mean?

Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin). Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin).

Are Townes and Alder boy or girl names?

Townes is primarily a boy name. Alder is primarily a boy name.