Fox
Fox is a boys' name of English origin meaning “fox animal.” It ranked #933 in the United States in 2025. Fox is an English surname turned first name, evoking the clever, quick animal.
how do you pronounce Fox?
FOKS
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what does Fox mean?
The name Fox means “fox animal.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Fox is an English surname turned first name, evoking the clever, quick animal. 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.
where does the name Fox come from?
Wikipedia confirms Fox is a unisex but primarily masculine given name, a transferred use of the English surname meaning 'fox.' It adds that in some cases it may honor George Fox (1624-1691), founder of the Quaker movement, though it hedges this as only a possible motivation rather than a settled fact.
the history of Fox
Wikipedia notes the X-Files character Fox Mulder has drawn more attention to the name in recent years, indicating its rise as a first name is a recent, pop-culture-driven development.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2021 | #933 |
| 2020 | #920 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
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.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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