Townsend vs Alston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Townsend

Boy #3,983 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller at the edge of town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #3,797 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elf's stone, ancient stone"

Origin: Old English 'ælf' + 'stan'

English American Scottish

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Townsend Rank #3,983

Alston Rank #3,797

Alston is more popular, ranked #3797 vs #3983 for Townsend.

Is Townsend or Alston more popular?

Alston is more popular, ranked #3797 compared to Townsend at #3983 in the United States.

What do Townsend and Alston mean?

Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin). Alston means "elf's stone, ancient stone" (Old English 'ælf' + 'stan' origin).

Are Townsend and Alston boy or girl names?

Townsend is primarily a boy name. Alston is primarily a boy name.