Fox vs Terry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Terry

Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,187
Total SSA Count
174
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ter

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Popularity Comparison

Fox Rank #1,113
Terry Rank #1,187

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 vs #1187 for Terry.

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

Terry ___

  • Terry James
  • Terry Michael
  • Terry Lee
  • Terry Wayne
  • Terry Allen
  • Terry Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fox

Bear Wren Scout Finn Sage

If you choose Terry

Jerry Bobby Jimmy Carrie Debbie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fox or Terry more popular?

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Fox and Terry mean?

Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin). Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin).

Are Fox and Terry boy or girl names?

Fox is primarily a boy name. Terry is primarily a boy name.

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