Dale vs Fox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dale

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,113 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the fox, cunning animal"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Dale Rank #1,309

Fox Rank #1,113

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 vs #1309 for Dale.

Is Dale or Fox more popular?

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 compared to Dale at #1309 in the United States.

What do Dale and Fox mean?

Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin).

Are Dale and Fox boy or girl names?

Dale is primarily a boy name. Fox is primarily a boy name.