Townsend vs Ashley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Townsend

Boy #3,983 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller at the edge of town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #3,972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

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Townsend Rank #3,983

Ashley Rank #3,972

Ashley is more popular, ranked #3972 vs #3983 for Townsend.

Is Townsend or Ashley more popular?

Ashley is more popular, ranked #3972 compared to Townsend at #3983 in the United States.

What do Townsend and Ashley mean?

Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin). Ashley means "ash tree clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Townsend and Ashley boy or girl names?

Townsend is primarily a boy name. Ashley is primarily a boy name.