Lenora vs Tod

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lenora

Girl #715 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"light, bright one"

Origin: Greek Helene/Eleanor

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
392
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nora, Lena, Lennie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Lenora Rank #715
Tod Rank #38,200

Lenora is more popular, ranked #715 vs #38200 for Tod.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lenora ___

  • Lenora Grace
  • Lenora Jane
  • Lenora Mae
  • Lenora Claire
  • Lenora Rose
  • Lenora Pearl

Tod ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lenora

Eleanor Nora Clara Arthur Theodore

If you choose Tod

Brad Scott Kent Dale

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lenora or Tod more popular?

Lenora is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Tod at #38200 in the United States.

What do Lenora and Tod mean?

Lenora means "light, bright one" (Greek Helene/Eleanor origin). Tod means "fox" (Old English/Scottish dialect origin).

Are Lenora and Tod boy or girl names?

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

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