Townsend vs Nyx

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 #4,134 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"night"

Origin: Greek

Greek American English

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Townsend Rank #3,983

Nyx Rank #4,134

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 vs #4134 for Nyx.

Is Townsend or Nyx more popular?

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 compared to Nyx at #4134 in the United States.

What do Townsend and Nyx mean?

Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin). Nyx means "night" (Greek origin).

Are Townsend and Nyx boy or girl names?

Townsend is primarily a boy name. Nyx is primarily a boy name.