Townsend vs Obi

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 #3,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"child born at a prosperous time"

Origin: Igbo

Igbo Nigerian African English

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Townsend Rank #3,983

Obi Rank #3,834

Obi is more popular, ranked #3834 vs #3983 for Townsend.

Is Townsend or Obi more popular?

Obi is more popular, ranked #3834 compared to Townsend at #3983 in the United States.

What do Townsend and Obi mean?

Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin). Obi means "child born at a prosperous time" (Igbo origin).

Are Townsend and Obi boy or girl names?

Townsend is primarily a boy name. Obi is primarily a boy name.