Noah Boy
NOH-uh
“rest, comfort” · Hebrew
#2
Fox
BoyEnglish· “fox”
- Meaning
- fox
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- FAHKS
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #1,411
- US babies 2025
- 129
- Best rank
- #744 (2016)
- Peak year
- 2016
Meaning and origin of Fox
Fox is an English name that means “fox”.
Fox is an English word name taken from the animal, known for its cleverness and quick wits. It has also long existed as an English surname, originally a nickname for someone thought to be sly or red-haired. The Quaker founder George Fox carried the surname. As a given name, Fox is recent and feels bold and modern, fitting the trend for short, nature-inspired names like Wolf and Bear. It is just one syllable, with a crisp X ending that gives it energy. Fox suits parents who want a name with a playful, adventurous personality, and it pairs well with longer, traditional middle names.
Popularity over time
Fox first appears in US Social Security records in 1888. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 6 different years, starting in 2016. Its best national rank was #744 in 2016, the same year it reached its highest count of 327 babies. In 2025, 129 babies were named Fox, and it ranked #1,411 nationally. That is 34% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,494 in 2000, #1,701 in 2010, and #1,411 in 2025. Of the 3,891 US boys named Fox since records began, 50% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 1,217 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Dash, Brecken, Kolten, Brantlee, and Damari.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Fox ranked highest in Utah, Oregon, and Oklahoma.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | #582 | 7 |
| Oregon | #645 | 5 |
| Oklahoma | #733 | 5 |
| Arizona | #965 | 5 |
| California | #1050 | 20 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 97% of US babies named Fox over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Fox is usually pronounced FAHKS, with one syllable. It has three letters, starts with F and ends in “-ox”.
Middle names for Fox
A few middle names that flow with Fox: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Fox
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fox mean?
Fox is an English name that means “fox”.
What is the origin of the name Fox?
Fox has English roots. Fox is an English word name taken from the animal, known for its cleverness and quick wits.
Is Fox a popular name?
Not especially. Fox ranked #1,411 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Fox a boy or girl name?
Fox is mainly a boy's name. About 97% of US babies named Fox over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Fox?
Fox is usually pronounced FAHKS. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings