Townsend vs Makiah

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 #3,947 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (mi + kha + El)

American Christian African American

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Townsend Rank #3,983

Makiah Rank #3,947

Makiah is more popular, ranked #3947 vs #3983 for Townsend.

Is Townsend or Makiah more popular?

Makiah is more popular, ranked #3947 compared to Townsend at #3983 in the United States.

What do Townsend and Makiah mean?

Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin). Makiah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (mi + kha + El) origin).

Are Townsend and Makiah boy or girl names?

Townsend is primarily a boy name. Makiah is primarily a boy name.