Townes vs Leander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Townes

Boy #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #1,751 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion man"

Origin: Greek

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Townes Rank #1,554

Leander Rank #1,751

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

Is Townes or Leander more popular?

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

What do Townes and Leander mean?

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

Are Townes and Leander boy or girl names?

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