Townsend vs Doc

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 #3,808 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"teacher, learned one"

Origin: Latin

American English

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Townsend Rank #3,983

Doc Rank #3,808

Doc is more popular, ranked #3808 vs #3983 for Townsend.

Is Townsend or Doc more popular?

Doc is more popular, ranked #3808 compared to Townsend at #3983 in the United States.

What do Townsend and Doc mean?

Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin). Doc means "teacher, learned one" (Latin origin).

Are Townsend and Doc boy or girl names?

Townsend is primarily a boy name. Doc is primarily a boy name.