Fox

At a Glance

Meaning

The fox, the animal; a transferred use of the English surname/word, occasionally chosen in tribute to Quaker founder George Fox.

Origin

English

Gender

Neutral

Pronunciation

FOKSListen

Fox is an English name used for any gender, taken directly from the animal and the surname — it's occasionally chosen as a nod to Quaker founder George Fox. On name-style lists it tends to land alongside bohemian, bold, modern, and nature-inspired picks. You may see claims that Fox means 'clever' or 'cunning,' but that's folklore about the animal, not the name's actual meaning — as a name, Fox doesn't carry any attested meaning beyond the word itself.

Meaning & Origin of Fox

Meaning: The fox, the animal; a transferred use of the English surname/word, occasionally chosen in tribute to Quaker founder George Fox..

Origin: English.

A common claim: Popularly said to symbolize cunning, cleverness, and agility — traits associated with foxes. Actually: That's characterization and folklore, not etymology — as a name, Fox is simply the transferred surname/animal word, with no attested meaning of "clever" or "sly."

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Fox

Popularity of Fox

SSA records for Fox go back to 1888; the name peaked at #744 in 2016 with 327 babies, and by 2024 it had settled to #1111 with 192 babies.

Names Like Fox

These names share Fox’s style, era or origin.

• Ash
• Bay
• Bear
• Oak
• Rain
• Robin

FAQ

What does the name Fox mean?

The fox, the animal; a transferred use of the English surname/word, occasionally chosen in tribute to Quaker founder George Fox.. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Fox?

Fox is pronounced FOKS (IPA: /ˈfɑːks/).

Is Fox a popular name right now?

Fox peaked at #744 in 2016 and is ranked #1111 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1888–2024.)

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