Townes vs Ansel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Townes

Boy #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

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Townes Rank #1,554

Ansel Rank #1,290

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 vs #1554 for Townes.

Is Townes or Ansel more popular?

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 compared to Townes at #1554 in the United States.

What do Townes and Ansel mean?

Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin). Ansel means "divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Townes and Ansel boy or girl names?

Townes is primarily a boy name. Ansel is primarily a boy name.