Fox

Meaning of Fox

Refers to the fox animal, known for its cunning and cleverness.

Fox has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Fox

After ranking as high as #744 in 2016, Fox has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Fox

• Fox Mulder
  Fictional 'X-Files' FBI agent
• Michael J. Fox
  Actor, 'Back to the Future' star
• Fox Stevenson
  British singer-songwriter, producer
• Fox News
  American news channel
• Foxhall Parker Keene
  American Olympian and polo player

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Questions about the name Fox

What does the name Fox mean?

Fox means refers to the fox animal, known for its cunning and cleverness, and it comes from English origins.

Is Fox a boy's or a girl's name?

Fox is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Fox?

Fox did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Fox most popular?

Fox peaked at #744 in 2016.