Townsend vs Shayne

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 #4,056 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English

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Townsend Rank #3,983

Shayne Rank #4,056

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 vs #4056 for Shayne.

Is Townsend or Shayne more popular?

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 compared to Shayne at #4056 in the United States.

What do Townsend and Shayne mean?

Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin). Shayne means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Townsend and Shayne boy or girl names?

Townsend is primarily a boy name. Shayne is primarily a boy name.