Linville vs Tod

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Linville Rank #38,345
Tod Rank #38,200

Tod is more popular, ranked #38200 vs #38345 for Linville.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Linville ___

  • Linville James
  • Linville Thomas
  • Linville Reid
  • Linville Scott
  • Linville Wade

Tod ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Linville

Merritt Sutton Holland Emory

If you choose Tod

Brad Scott Kent Dale

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linville or Tod more popular?

Tod is more popular, ranked #38200 compared to Linville at #38345 in the United States.

What do Linville and Tod mean?

Linville means "linden tree settlement" (Old English origin). Tod means "fox" (Old English/Scottish dialect origin).

Are Linville and Tod boy or girl names?

Linville is primarily a boy name. Tod is primarily a boy name.

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