Townsend vs Whitten

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 #4,137 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white settlement, white farm"

Origin: Old English hwit + tun

English American

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Townsend Rank #3,983

Whitten Rank #4,137

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 vs #4137 for Whitten.

Is Townsend or Whitten more popular?

Townsend is more popular, ranked #3983 compared to Whitten at #4137 in the United States.

What do Townsend and Whitten mean?

Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin). Whitten means "white settlement, white farm" (Old English hwit + tun origin).

Are Townsend and Whitten boy or girl names?

Townsend is primarily a boy name. Whitten is primarily a boy name.