Fox: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Clever, quick, and endlessly charming, Fox is a name that captures the wit and beauty of one of nature's most fascinating creatures.
Fox as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #710
- Peak
- #680 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Fox Means
Fox is a unisex name of English origin. Clever, quick, and endlessly charming, Fox is a name that captures the wit and beauty of one of nature's most fascinating creatures.
How Popular Fox Is
Fox currently ranks #710 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #680 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Fox
- Fox Mulder from The X-Files is the character most associated with this name.
- Megan Fox (surname) keeps this word in celebrity consciousness.
- In many fables and folklore traditions, the fox represents intelligence and adaptability.
Fox as a Boy Name
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #916
- Peak
- #747 in 2016
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Fox Means
Fox is a boy name of English origin. A clever and quick-witted child of the wild.
How Popular Fox Is
Fox currently ranks #916 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #747 in 2016. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Fox
- At its most popular, Fox reached #747 in the U.S. in 2016.
- Fox is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Fox
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Fox
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Fox.
Questions About Fox
What does Fox mean?
Fox is a unisex name of English origin. Clever, quick, and endlessly charming, Fox is a name that captures the wit and beauty of one of nature's most fascinating creatures.
How popular is Fox?
Fox currently ranks #710 among name for any genders in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #680 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Fox come from?
Fox comes from English roots. Fox Mulder from The X-Files is the character most associated with this name.
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