Janie vs Tod

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janie

Girl #1,540 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan via Latin Johanna)

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,540
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jan, J

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Janie Rank #1,540
Tod Rank #38,200

Janie is more popular, ranked #1540 vs #38200 for Tod.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Janie ___

  • Janie Mae
  • Janie Lee
  • Janie Rose
  • Janie Sue
  • Janie Beth
  • Janie Lou

Tod ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Janie

Bobby Tommy Susie Frankie Ellie

If you choose Tod

Brad Scott Kent Dale

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Janie or Tod more popular?

Janie is more popular, ranked #1540 compared to Tod at #38200 in the United States.

What do Janie and Tod mean?

Janie means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan via Latin Johanna) origin). Tod means "fox" (Old English/Scottish dialect origin).

Are Janie and Tod boy or girl names?

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

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