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The baby name Todd is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /tɑd/ (US), /tɒd/ (UK).

Todd is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /tɑd/ (US), /tɒd/ (UK)

What is the meaning of the name Todd ?

The baby name Todd is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /tɑd/ (US), /tɒd/ (UK).

Todd is English in Origin.

Todd is an English given name that began as a surname from Middle English tod(de), meaning “fox,” also preserved in Scots tod. Used as a nickname for someone with red hair, a sly temperament, or a fox-hunter, it carries connotations of quick-wittedness and resourcefulness. Pronounced to rhyme with “odd,” it is a compact, one-syllable choice.

As a forename, Todd emerged in the United States in the early 20th century, surged in popularity after World War II, and peaked during the 1960s–70s before declining in later decades; it remains familiar but comparatively rare today. In Britain and Scotland it is still most common as a surname. Variant forms are minimal: Tod is an attested spelling and short form; Toddy functions as an affectionate nickname. There is no standard feminine counterpart, and names meaning “fox” in other languages are cognate in sense rather than true variants.

Todd has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Todd

Todd Phillips Actor · Born 1970 · United States Todd Phillips is best known as a director and producer, particularly for his work on the Hangover film series. He also directed Joker, which earned critical acclaim and numerous awards. Born in 1970 in the United States, Phillips has made a significant impact in the film industry. Todd Haynes Actor · Born 1961 · United States Todd Haynes is a well-known American filmmaker, not an actor, famous for his work in films like 'Far from Heaven' and 'Carol'. He is known for his unique storytelling style and has received critical acclaim for his contributions to cinema. Todd Graff Actor · Born 1959 · United States Todd Graff is an American actor and filmmaker, best known for his role in the film 'The Abyss'. He has also made a mark as a director with the movie 'Bandslam'.
Todd Solondz Actor · Born 1959 · United States Todd Solondz is an American filmmaker known for his darkly comedic and often controversial films. He gained prominence with movies like 'Welcome to the Dollhouse' and 'Happiness', which explore the complexities of suburban life and human behavior. Todd Lasance Actor · Born 1985 · Australia Todd Lasance is an Australian actor best known for his role as Julius Caesar in the TV series 'Spartacus: War of the Damned'. He also appeared in 'The Vampire Diaries' and 'Home and Away'. Todd Armstrong Actor · Born 1937 · United States Todd Armstrong was an American actor best known for his role as Jason in the classic film 'Jason and the Argonauts' released in 1963. His performance in this fantasy adventure movie, which featured groundbreaking special effects, remains his most memorable work.

Celebrity babies named Todd

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Todd Fisher Debbie Reynolds television actor Eddie Fisher singer

Todd – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2012 #1 777
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
CN 0 #82 5 3,857
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
TW 0 #100 4 4,523
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
CR 0 #125 34 5,526
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
Sweden Boys 2022 #145 38 1,509
BW Boys 0 #149 6 4,685
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
TW Boys 0 #218 24 7,111
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
MO Boys 0 #231 4 5,842
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
JM Boys 0 #257 16 6,876
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
SG 0 #275 8 11,010
CN Boys 0 #276 44 9,639
JM Girls 0 #276 3 7,507
JP Boys 0 #287 11 7,909
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
Canada Boys 2024 #299 8 2,588
CZ Boys 0 #303 3 6,530
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
DK Boys 0 #331 2 7,401
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
HK 0 #339 10 8,483
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
CR Boys 0 #357 135 10,188
SD Girls 0 #357 2 7,678
GH Boys 0 #359 3 8,138
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PH Boys 0 #374 10 11,440
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
France Boys 2005 #402 4 2,632
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
ZA 0 #437 11 14,421
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
AR Boys 0 #482 2 7,628
HK Boys 0 #487 41 12,905
RU Boys 0 #492 14 12,621
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
PS Boys 0 #533 16 10,655
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
IR Boys 0 #561 5 10,162
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
IL Boys 0 #621 5 10,983
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
Finland Boys 2026 #656 27 3,552
SG Boys 0 #672 26 17,960
CL Boys 0 #695 6 13,390
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
IT 0 #705 10 4,183
QA Boys 0 #737 7 18,093
United States Boys 2024 #785 108 7,044
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
OM Boys 0 #915 4 17,948
Spain Boys 0 #916 15 5,610
Germany Boys 0 #922 31 5,697
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
NG Boys 0 #926 26 16,906
NL Boys 0 #935 17 5,873
MX Boys 0 #967 16 16,355
CO Boys 0 #974 8 15,656
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,077 16 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,099 13 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,107 72 25,619
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
TR 0 #1,202 10 19,440
DZ 0 #1,229 6 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
IT Boys 0 #1,434 38 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,594 21 28,008

Todd is popular in 69 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
Scotland, United Kingdom
Sweden
France

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People also ask about Todd

Todd is predominantly a boy's name.
Todd is a one syllable name, pronounced /tɑd/ (US), /tɒd/ (UK).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Tod and Toddy.
Across languages, Todd has these equivalents: Renard/Reynard (Old French, means 'fox'), Zorro (Spanish, nickname meaning 'fox'), Goupil (Old French word/surname for 'fox').
Yes, very popular — Todd ranked #1 in Ireland in 2012, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Todd ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2012).
Todd's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #322 in 2014 to #299 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 8 notable people named Todd are in our database, including Todd Phillips (Actor), Todd Haynes (Actor), Todd Graff (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Todd for their child, including Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher.