Townsend vs Ryle

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 #4,140 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye meadow"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Townsend Rank #3,983

Ryle Rank #4,140

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 vs #4140 for Ryle.

Is Townsend or Ryle more popular?

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 compared to Ryle at #4140 in the United States.

What do Townsend and Ryle mean?

Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin). Ryle means "rye meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Townsend and Ryle boy or girl names?

Townsend is primarily a boy name. Ryle is primarily a boy name.