Ila vs Tod

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ila

Girl #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"earth, speech, flow"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#679
Total SSA Count
419
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Illy

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Tod

Boy #38,200 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fox"

Origin: Old English/Scottish dialect

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,200
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ila Rank #679
Tod Rank #38,200

Ila is more popular, ranked #679 vs #38200 for Tod.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ila ___

  • Ila Rose
  • Ila Grace
  • Ila Mae
  • Ila Jane
  • Ila Claire
  • Ila Fern

Tod ___

  • Tod James
  • Tod Allen
  • Tod Michael
  • Tod Lee
  • Tod Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ila

Arya Mira Zara Leo Avi

If you choose Tod

Brad Scott Kent Dale

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ila or Tod more popular?

Ila is more popular, ranked #679 compared to Tod at #38200 in the United States.

What do Ila and Tod mean?

Ila means "earth, speech, flow" (Sanskrit origin). Tod means "fox" (Old English/Scottish dialect origin).

Are Ila and Tod boy or girl names?

Ila is primarily a girl name. Tod is primarily a boy name.

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