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Townes vs Shilo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Townes

Boy #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,554
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Shilo

Boy #1,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful, tranquil"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English-speaking Hebrew African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,670
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Townes Rank #1,554
Shilo Rank #1,670

Townes is more popular, ranked #1554 vs #1670 for Shilo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Townes or Shilo more popular?

Townes is more popular, ranked #1554 compared to Shilo at #1670 in the United States.

What do Townes and Shilo mean?

Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin). Shilo means "peaceful, tranquil" (Hebrew origin).

Are Townes and Shilo boy or girl names?

Townes is primarily a boy name. Shilo is primarily a boy name.

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