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Percy vs Fox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,256
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Fox

Boy #1,113 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the fox, cunning animal"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,113
Total SSA Count
192
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Percy Rank #1,256
Fox Rank #1,113

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 vs #1256 for Percy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Percy or Fox more popular?

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Percy and Fox mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin).

Are Percy and Fox boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. Fox is primarily a boy name.

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