Fox
Fox is a boys' name of English origin meaning “fox animal.” Fox is an English surname turned first name, evoking the clever, quick animal.
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how do you pronounce Fox?
FOKS
where does the name Fox come from?
A transferred use of the English surname meaning fox, used for both sexes but mainly for boys; in some cases it may honour George Fox (1624-1691), founder of the Quaker movement.
It belongs to the bold one-syllable animal name trend alongside Bear, Hawk, and Wren. Fox Mulder from 'The X-Files' boosted its pop culture visibility.
how popular is this name?
Fox has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 6 years since 2016. It peaked at #744 in 2016, and ranked #933 in 2021.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2021 | #933 |
| 2020 | #920 |
| 2019 | #905 |
| 2018 | #794 |
| 2017 | #767 |
| 2016 | #744 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Fox fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Fox
The X-Files character Fox Mulder has drawn more attention to the name in recent years.
who are famous people named Fox?
- Fox Mulder (The X-Files character)
- Fox (surname of various notable people)
what names are similar to Fox?
what names go well with Fox?
Sibling names that share Fox's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Fox
What does the name Fox mean?
Fox means “fox animal”.
What is the origin of the name Fox?
Fox comes from the English naming tradition.
How popular is the name Fox?
Fox ranked #933 in the US in 2021, according to Social Security data.
Is Fox a boy or girl name?
Fox is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Fox?
Fox is pronounced FOKS, with 1 syllable.
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