Townsend vs Dex

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 #3,878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"right-handed, skillful"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Townsend Rank #3,983

Dex Rank #3,878

Dex is more popular, ranked #3878 vs #3983 for Townsend.

Is Townsend or Dex more popular?

Dex is more popular, ranked #3878 compared to Townsend at #3983 in the United States.

What do Townsend and Dex mean?

Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin). Dex means "right-handed, skillful" (Latin origin).

Are Townsend and Dex boy or girl names?

Townsend is primarily a boy name. Dex is primarily a boy name.