Fred vs Todd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,598 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fox"

Origin: Middle English

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Fred Rank #1,686

Todd Rank #1,598

Todd is more popular, ranked #1598 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Todd more popular?

Todd is more popular, ranked #1598 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Todd mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Todd means "fox" (Middle English origin).

Are Fred and Todd boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Todd is primarily a boy name.