Townsend vs Karsten

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 #3,906 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Christ, Christian"

Origin: Latin

German Danish Norwegian American

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Townsend Rank #3,983

Karsten Rank #3,906

Karsten is more popular, ranked #3906 vs #3983 for Townsend.

Is Townsend or Karsten more popular?

Karsten is more popular, ranked #3906 compared to Townsend at #3983 in the United States.

What do Townsend and Karsten mean?

Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin). Karsten means "follower of Christ, Christian" (Latin origin).

Are Townsend and Karsten boy or girl names?

Townsend is primarily a boy name. Karsten is primarily a boy name.