Townsend vs Brant

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 #3,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fire brand, flaming sword"

Origin: Old Norse

American English German Scandinavian

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Townsend Rank #3,983

Brant Rank #3,910

Brant is more popular, ranked #3910 vs #3983 for Townsend.

Is Townsend or Brant more popular?

Brant is more popular, ranked #3910 compared to Townsend at #3983 in the United States.

What do Townsend and Brant mean?

Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin). Brant means "fire brand, flaming sword" (Old Norse origin).

Are Townsend and Brant boy or girl names?

Townsend is primarily a boy name. Brant is primarily a boy name.