Read 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

Read Rank #38,135
Tod Rank #38,200

Read is more popular, ranked #38135 vs #38200 for Tod.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Read ___

No pairings available yet.

Tod ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Read

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If you choose Tod

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Read or Tod more popular?

Read is more popular, ranked #38135 compared to Tod at #38200 in the United States.

What do Read and Tod mean?

Tod means "fox" (Old English/Scottish dialect origin).

Are Read and Tod boy or girl names?

Read is primarily a boy name. Tod is primarily a boy name.

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