Oliver vs Townes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oliver

Boy #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
15,343
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ollie, Oli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Townes

Boy #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,554
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tow, Town, Towny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Oliver Rank #3
Townes Rank #1,554

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1554 for Townes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Townes ___

  • Townes Reed
  • Townes Grey
  • Townes Cole
  • Townes Blair
  • Townes Scott
  • Townes Lane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Townes

Hayes Bowen Hollis Fletcher Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Townes more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Townes at #1554 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Townes mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Oliver and Townes boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Townes is primarily a boy name.

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