Townsend vs Chief

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 #4,156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, head, principal one"

Origin: Old French via English

American African American Indigenous American

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Townsend Rank #3,983

Chief Rank #4,156

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 vs #4156 for Chief.

Is Townsend or Chief more popular?

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 compared to Chief at #4156 in the United States.

What do Townsend and Chief mean?

Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin). Chief means "leader, head, principal one" (Old French via English origin).

Are Townsend and Chief boy or girl names?

Townsend is primarily a boy name. Chief is primarily a boy name.