Fox
Fox: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Fox
Root meaning: “a vulpine animal”
- A male given name.
Etymology
(surname): From fox (“a vulpine animal”)
How popular is Fox?
Since 1880, 97 girls and 3,891 boys in the U.S. have been named Fox (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8659 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #744 in 2016. In 2025, 129 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Sibling name ideas for Fox
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Fox FAQ
What does the name Fox mean?
Fox traces back to a root meaning "a vulpine animal". A male given name. (surname): From fox (“a vulpine animal”)
How popular is the name Fox?
Since 1880, 97 girls and 3,891 boys in the U.S. have been named Fox (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #8659 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #744 in 2016. In 2025, 129 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Fox a boy or girl name?
Fox is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 97 girls and 3,891 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.