Townsend vs Holston

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 #3,923 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement of Holston, holly stone homestead"

Origin: Old English

American English Southern American

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Townsend Rank #3,983

Holston Rank #3,923

Holston is more popular, ranked #3923 vs #3983 for Townsend.

Is Townsend or Holston more popular?

Holston is more popular, ranked #3923 compared to Townsend at #3983 in the United States.

What do Townsend and Holston mean?

Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin). Holston means "settlement of Holston, holly stone homestead" (Old English origin).

Are Townsend and Holston boy or girl names?

Townsend is primarily a boy name. Holston is primarily a boy name.