Noah vs Tod

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Noah

Boy #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"motion, wandering"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
20,337
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Noah Rank #2
Tod Rank #38,200

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #38200 for Tod.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Tod ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

If you choose Tod

Brad Scott Kent Dale

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noah or Tod more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Tod at #38200 in the United States.

What do Noah and Tod mean?

Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin). Tod means "fox" (Old English/Scottish dialect origin).

Are Noah and Tod boy or girl names?

Noah is primarily a boy name. Tod is primarily a boy name.

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