Origin and Meaning of Todd

The name Todd is of 17th century English origin where it was predominantly a surname. The meaning of the name Todd is “fox,” which stems from the ancestral name of “Todde.”

Popularity of Todd

The popularity of Todd as a first name is not presently high and has been on the decline in recent decades. In England, the name received high popularity in the mid-1990s before declining and then resurging in the early 2000s before declining again.

In the United States, the name has been on the decline since the 1970s. Todd as a first name has historically been predominately masculine.

Famous People Named Todd

Todd Rundgren is a famous instrumentalist, vocalist, and producer who played for the band Utopia.

Todd Phillips is an American film producer and actor whose most notable works include The Hangover and Joker.

Todd Chrisley is the star of the hit T.V. show Chrisley Knows Best.

James Todd Smith, aka LL Cool J, is a famous American musician and actor who is a main character on the T.V. show NCIS: Los Angeles

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