Townsend vs Priest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Townsend

Boy #3,983 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dweller at the edge of town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #3,983
Total SSA Count: 27
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Greer Kashten Breeze Roczen

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Priest

Boy #4,128 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"religious official, one who performs sacred rites"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,128
Total SSA Count: 26
Syllables: 1
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Layken Kali Tobi Edin

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Popularity Comparison

Townsend Rank #3,983

Priest Rank #4,128

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 vs #4128 for Priest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Townsend or Priest more popular?

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 compared to Priest at #4128 in the United States.

What do Townsend and Priest mean?

Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin). Priest means "religious official, one who performs sacred rites" (Old English origin).

Are Townsend and Priest boy or girl names?

Townsend is primarily a boy name. Priest is primarily a boy name.

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