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Todd
Todd is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Surname origin, and in 2026 it sits in the Top 250 of US baby names.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Parents drawn to Todd usually describe the same thing — it just feels settled. The name's literal sense — "Fox" — is the kind of small story a child grows into rather than out of. With English provenance, Todd reads as a name with a passport — at home in multiple cultures and centuries. One thing the editorial team specifically noted about Todd is how naturally it sits across formal and casual contexts — resume to nickname.
Recent SSA rankings put Todd in the top 250 of US baby names — a popular pick that still feels personal. Year-over-year, the rank moves only slightly, suggesting the name has reached a stable plateau rather than a momentary peak. Phonetically, Todd has the soft-consonant softness parents tend to gravitate toward, but with enough structure to age well. If Tadd is already on your list, Todd belongs in the same conversation; the sections below dig into pronunciation, nicknames, and sibling fits.
Todd meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Todd has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Surname naming roots help connect Todd to related Surname baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Todd as T·O·D·D, with 4 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Todd is a popular favorite that still feels personal in the Top 250 tier.
Todd variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Todda, Todde, Toddy.
- Nicknames: Todd works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Todd with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Todd middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Tadd, Tedd, Tod, Thad, Tate — full picks on the sibling names for Todd guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Todd? Browse our names like Todd guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Compare Todd side by side
Head-to-head breakdowns of meaning, popularity, pronunciation, and sibling fit.
Frequently asked about Todd
What does the name Todd mean?
Todd has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Todd?
Todd originates in Surname naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Todd?
Todd has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Todd a boy's or girl's name?
Todd is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Todd in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Todd sits in the Top 250 tier — a popular favorite that still feels personal.
What names are similar to Todd?
Names that share Todd's sound and style include Tadd, Tedd, Tod, Thad, Tate.
What middle names pair well with Todd?
Good middle-name fits for Todd pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Todd is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Todd is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Todd?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Todd share its rhythm without rhyming — Tadd, Tedd, Tod all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.