Todd

Pronunciation: [ t-AHD ]

Boy Name #1,598 Most Popular Hidden Gem 1 Syllable

A foxy 1970s classic ready for a retro revival

American English

Vintage Strong Minimalist

Meaning & Origin

"fox"

Origin: Middle English

Language: English

Things to Know About This Name

Strongly associated with the Baby Boomer generation (1950s-1970s), which may feel dated to younger parents

The Story of Todd

Todd derives from the Middle English and Northern English dialect word tod or todde, meaning fox. The word itself may be of Scandinavian origin. It began as a nickname for someone resembling a fox (crafty, reddish-haired) or who lived near a fox den, then became a surname before crossing into given name use.

Todd peaked in popularity in the United States in the late 1950s through 1970s, a quintessential mid-century American boy name alongside Randy, Gary, and Keith. It is now strongly associated with the Baby Boomer generation and has declined sharply, though some parents are reviving it as a vintage choice.

Todd was the name of a generation of American men who shaped the 1970s-90s culture. It now has begun to acquire the retro charm of other vintage names due to generational cycling.

Fun Facts

Todd was a top-50 US baby name every year from 1958 to 1977
The word tod meaning fox survives in British dialect to this day
Todd Rundgren is a pioneering American rock musician and producer who worked with The Band and Meat Loaf

Todd in Other Languages

French Todd

German Todd

English Todd

Spanish Todd

Norwegian Todd

Famous People Named Todd

Todd Howard

Business

1971

American game director and executive producer at Bethesda Game Studios, creative force behind The Elder Scrolls and Fall...

American game director and executive producer at Bethesda Game Studios, creative force behind The Elder Scrolls and Fallout series

Todd Rundgren

Musician

1948

American rock musician, singer-songwriter, and producer known for Hello It's Me and producing Meat Loaf's Bat Out of Hel...

American rock musician, singer-songwriter, and producer known for Hello It's Me and producing Meat Loaf's Bat Out of Hell

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1
Popularity Rank: #1,598
Total SSA Count: 108
Cultural Origins: American English
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Moderate
Cross-Cultural Ease: Moderate

Common Nicknames

Toddy

Pairs Well With

Todd James Todd Allen Todd Michael Todd Robert Todd Lee Todd Andrew

Sibling Names

Jennifer Kevin Brian Wendy Scott Diane

Also a Girl Name

Todd is also used as a girl name, ranked #64991.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Todd

What does the name Todd mean?

"fox" (from Middle English). Todd derives from the Middle English and Northern English dialect word tod or todde, meaning fox. The word itself may be of Scandinavian origin. It began as a nickname for someone resembling a fox (crafty, reddish-haired) or who lived near a fox den, then became a surname before crossing into given name use.

What is the origin of the name Todd?

Todd has Middle English, American, and English origins. In Middle English, it means "fox".

Is Todd a boy or girl name?

Todd is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #1598. As a girl name, it is ranked #64991. Todd is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Todd?

Todd is pronounced t-AHD.

How popular is the name Todd?

Todd is currently ranked #1598 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Todd?

Common nicknames for Todd include Toddy.

What are good middle names for Todd?

Popular middle name pairings include Todd James, Todd Allen, Todd Michael, Todd Robert, Todd Lee, and Todd Andrew.

What are good sibling names for Todd?

Names that pair well with Todd as siblings include Jennifer, Kevin, Brian, Wendy, Scott, and Diane.

How many syllables does Todd have?

Todd has 1 syllable, making it easy to say and remember.

Is Todd a common or rare name?

Todd is an uncommon name, ranked #1598 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Todd

Todd is a boy name with American and English origins . The name means "fox" in Middle English .

Is Todd a boy or girl name? Todd is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #1,598 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #64,991. Todd is more commonly used as a boy name.

Todd is currently ranked #1,598 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

The name Todd has 1 syllable and is pronounced t-AHD, making it easy to pronounce and remember.

Common nicknames for Todd include Toddy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.