Fox vs Leighton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leighton

Girl #395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement by the leek garden"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#395
Total SSA Count
797
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leigh, Lee

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Fox Rank #1,113
Leighton Rank #395

Leighton is more popular, ranked #395 vs #1113 for Fox.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fox ___

  • Fox James
  • Fox William
  • Fox Henry
  • Fox River
  • Fox Cole
  • Fox Elliot

Leighton ___

  • Leighton Rose
  • Leighton Grace
  • Leighton Marie
  • Leighton Anne
  • Leighton Jane
  • Leighton Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fox

Bear Wren Scout Finn Sage

If you choose Leighton

Peyton Parker Blake Harper Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fox or Leighton more popular?

Leighton is more popular, ranked #395 compared to Fox at #1113 in the United States.

What do Fox and Leighton mean?

Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin). Leighton means "settlement by the leek garden" (Old English origin).

Are Fox and Leighton boy or girl names?

Fox is primarily a boy name. Leighton is primarily a girl name.

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