Towns
Meaning
"dweller in the town"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #29,502
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Town
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"dweller in the town"
Origin: Old English
"Ford, river crossing"
Origin: Old English
Wayd is more popular, ranked #29423 vs #29502 for Towns.
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Wayd is more popular, ranked #29423 compared to Towns at #29502 in the United States.
Towns means "dweller in the town" (Old English origin). Wayd means "Ford, river crossing" (Old English origin).
Towns is primarily a boy name. Wayd is primarily a boy name.