Townsend vs Jerald

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 #3,957 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the spear"

Origin: Old High German

American English African American

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Townsend Rank #3,983

Jerald Rank #3,957

Jerald is more popular, ranked #3957 vs #3983 for Townsend.

Is Townsend or Jerald more popular?

Jerald is more popular, ranked #3957 compared to Townsend at #3983 in the United States.

What do Townsend and Jerald mean?

Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin). Jerald means "ruler of the spear" (Old High German origin).

Are Townsend and Jerald boy or girl names?

Townsend is primarily a boy name. Jerald is primarily a boy name.