Fox
Fox is a boy name of English origin meaning “Fox”, pronounced FOKS. It ranked #1411 in the United States in 2025, given to 129 babies, and peaked at #744 in 2016. Common nicknames: Foxy.
How popular is Fox in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Fox mean, and where does it come from?
Fox is the English animal name, used first as a nickname for someone red-haired or crafty and then as a surname carried by Quakers, politicians and actors. As a first name it belongs to the current run of animal and nature words — Bear, Wolf, Wren, Hawk — that parents choose for their directness. Television helped: Fox Mulder spent nine seasons of The X-Files making the name sound like a plausible first name rather than a surname borrowed. It stays rare, which is generally what the families choosing it are after.
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Famous People Named Fox
- Michael J. Fox — Canadian-American actor and Parkinson's research advocate
- Fox Mulder — the FBI agent at the centre of The X-Files
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Fox mean?
Fox is a boy name of English origin meaning "Fox." Fox is the English animal name, used first as a nickname for someone red-haired or crafty and then as a surname carried by Quakers, politicians and actors. As a first name it belongs to the current run of animal and nature words — Bear, Wolf, Wren, Hawk — that parents choose for their directness.
How do you pronounce Fox?
Fox is pronounced FOKS. Common variations include Foxx, Foxe.
Is Fox a boy name?
Yes, Fox is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Foxy.