Townsend vs Lavern

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Townsend

Boy #3,983 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller at the edge of town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #4,147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree, from the grove"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American African American

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Townsend Rank #3,983

Lavern Rank #4,147

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 vs #4147 for Lavern.

Is Townsend or Lavern more popular?

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 compared to Lavern at #4147 in the United States.

What do Townsend and Lavern mean?

Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin). Lavern means "alder tree, from the grove" (French/Latin origin).

Are Townsend and Lavern boy or girl names?

Townsend is primarily a boy name. Lavern is primarily a boy name.