Todd
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Todd is an English name meaning “fox”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.96% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Todd
Todd is a name of Middle English (English) origin, derived from the vocabulary word meaning a fox. The name evolved from a nickname applied to individuals for their cunning or red hair, eventually transitioning into an established given name in English-speaking cultures. Its usage as a personal name became widespread through its adoption as a surname-derived given name in the 20th century.
Meaning Comments
- Likemike2310: I don’t understand the negative comments. Todd is fox! Todd is the cutest animation fox to ever exist! Todd is awesome.
- Green_guy394: I'm sorry, but this name to me sounds too much like 'Toad'.
- Tacobellempl: A person named Todd is most likely a bore.
Gender Usage of the Name Todd
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Todd is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.96% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Todd
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Todd is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 11K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 22K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 25K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 15K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Todd ranked #1,648 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #2,592 in 2024 — an improvement of 944 places. Todd is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #37, achieved in 1970 and 1971. Its lowest recorded position was #2,592 in 2024. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 634 places (from #2,282 to #1,648).
Name StyleMethodology
Todd is classified as Classic Boy Names because it appears in 82% of available years and remains active today, averaging 75 births per year after a historical peak in 1964.Characteristics of the Name Todd
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Boy Names
- Starts with
- T — Boy Names Starting with T
- Ends with
- d — Boy Names Ending in “d”
Name AestheticMethodology
Todd, with its single syllable and sharp plosive t-d framing, presents a direct, abrupt phonetic profile. This crisp sound aligns with the masculine mid-century archetype popularized by figures like Todd Rundgren, creating a Strong & Powerful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Todd
Middle names used with ToddMethodology
Todd is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Todd Michael · Todd Alan · Todd Allen · Todd Andrew · Todd WilliamView all 512 boy middle names.
- Total 1,033 middle names used with Todd
- 179 girl middle names used with Todd
- 321 unisex middle names used with Todd
Middle name suggestions for ToddMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Todd is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Todd Joseph · Todd Junior · Todd Gerald · Todd Justin · Todd Julius. View all 175 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Todd
Sound Like Todd Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Ted · Teddy · Tate · View all 39 names
Spelled Like Todd Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Tod · Tedd · Tadd
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Thomas · Timothy · Tyler · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Todd Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: David · Richard · Donald · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: James · John · Charles · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Todd”
Dictionary Meaning of "Todd"Methodology
An English and Scottish surname transferred from the nickname from Middle English tod (“fox”)
A male given name transferred from the surname
Examples
- Do I want this t-shirt with Todd H- of course I do!
A river in the Northern Territory, Australia; named for early immigrant Alice Bell Todd (wife of astronomer Charles Todd)
A place in the United States
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- A township in Hubbard County, Minnesota.
- A ghost town in Morgan County, Missouri; named for postmaster Jonathan Todd.
- An unincorporated community in Watauga County and Ashe County, North Carolina; named for American Civil War veteran Joseph Warren Todd.
- A township in Fulton County, Pennsylvania.
- A township in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.
Alternative Forms
Tod.
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How to Spell Todd in ASL
- T
- o
- d
- d
Comments on the name Todd
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No1warrior5
In 2018, 46 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Todd who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 201st most common male first name for living U.S. citizens.
Calebmlandis
Todd Vogt (b. 1974) is an American Paralympic rower who competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris.
Kingsray585
Rest in peace, Todd Beamer. You are an American hero whom we will never forget ❤️🤍💙.
Damaged_1073
Robert Todd Duncan (1903 – 1998), known as Todd Duncan, was an American baritone opera singer and actor. One of the first African-Americans to sing with a major opera company, Duncan is also noted for appearing as Porgy in the premier production of Porgy and Bess (1935). In 1945, he became the first African American to sing with a major opera company, and the first black person to sing in an opera with an otherwise white cast, when he performed the role of Tonio in Leoncavallo's Pagliacci with the New York City Opera.
Soul_pking2
Todd Snap is the main character of the video game Pokémon Snap.