Townes vs Zelma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Zelma

Girl #6,713 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"helmet of God, divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,713
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zel, Zellie, Elma

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Popularity Comparison

Townes Rank #1,554
Zelma Rank #6,713

Townes is more popular, ranked #1554 vs #6713 for Zelma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Townes ___

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

Zelma ___

  • Zelma Marie
  • Zelma Louise
  • Zelma Ann
  • Zelma Grace
  • Zelma Jean
  • Zelma Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Townes

Hayes Bowen Hollis Fletcher Wren

If you choose Zelma

Velma Thelma Alma Elna Mabel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Townes or Zelma more popular?

Townes is more popular, ranked #1554 compared to Zelma at #6713 in the United States.

What do Townes and Zelma mean?

Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin). Zelma means "helmet of God, divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Townes and Zelma boy or girl names?

Townes is primarily a boy name. Zelma is primarily a girl name.

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