Townsend vs Homer

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 #4,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, hostage"

Origin: Greek

Greek American English

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Townsend Rank #3,983

Homer Rank #4,124

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 vs #4124 for Homer.

Is Townsend or Homer more popular?

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 compared to Homer at #4124 in the United States.

What do Townsend and Homer mean?

Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin). Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin).

Are Townsend and Homer boy or girl names?

Townsend is primarily a boy name. Homer is primarily a boy name.