Townsend vs Buddy

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 #3,784 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend, companion"

Origin: American English

American English

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Townsend Rank #3,983

Buddy Rank #3,784

Buddy is more popular, ranked #3784 vs #3983 for Townsend.

Is Townsend or Buddy more popular?

Buddy is more popular, ranked #3784 compared to Townsend at #3983 in the United States.

What do Townsend and Buddy mean?

Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin). Buddy means "friend, companion" (American English origin).

Are Townsend and Buddy boy or girl names?

Townsend is primarily a boy name. Buddy is primarily a boy name.