Townsend vs Altair

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 #4,101 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright star in Aquila"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic American Spanish

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Townsend Rank #3,983

Altair Rank #4,101

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 vs #4101 for Altair.

Is Townsend or Altair more popular?

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 compared to Altair at #4101 in the United States.

What do Townsend and Altair mean?

Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin). Altair means "bright star in Aquila" (Arabic origin).

Are Townsend and Altair boy or girl names?

Townsend is primarily a boy name. Altair is primarily a boy name.