Cohan vs Townsend

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cohan

Boy #3,804 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hound, warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Jewish-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,804
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Co

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cohan Rank #3,804
Townsend Rank #3,983

Cohan is more popular, ranked #3804 vs #3983 for Townsend.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cohan ___

  • Cohan James
  • Cohan Patrick
  • Cohan Ryan
  • Cohan Michael
  • Cohan Finn
  • Cohan Sean

Townsend ___

  • Townsend James
  • Townsend Reed
  • Townsend Blake
  • Townsend Cole
  • Townsend Owen
  • Townsend Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cohan

Declan Sienna Rowan Fiona Kieran

If you choose Townsend

Emerson Hartley Sutton Preston Bancroft

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cohan or Townsend more popular?

Cohan is more popular, ranked #3804 compared to Townsend at #3983 in the United States.

What do Cohan and Townsend mean?

Cohan means "hound, warrior" (Old Irish origin). Townsend means "dweller at the edge of town" (Old English origin).

Are Cohan and Townsend boy or girl names?

Cohan is primarily a boy name. Townsend is primarily a boy name.

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