Townsend vs Calan

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 #3,805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"first of the month, calends"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

Welsh Scottish Irish American

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Townsend Rank #3,983

Calan Rank #3,805

Calan is more popular, ranked #3805 vs #3983 for Townsend.

Is Townsend or Calan more popular?

Calan is more popular, ranked #3805 compared to Townsend at #3983 in the United States.

What do Townsend and Calan mean?

Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin). Calan means "first of the month, calends" (Latin via Welsh origin).

Are Townsend and Calan boy or girl names?

Townsend is primarily a boy name. Calan is primarily a boy name.