Fox

Fox is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Fox isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Fox is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Fox was, in the past month, the 2437th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of July 2025, Fox is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Fox was viewed 65 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Fox's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Fox is most adored in Wyoming, Alabama and Tennessee.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Fox.

Most popular breeds named Fox:

1. Chihuahua
2. Pomeranian
3. German Shepherd
4. Chow Chow
5. Siberian Husky

Fox is found in these categories:

playful

Associations with the cunning and playful nature of the wild animal.

hunting

Associations with the animal's cunning and agility in hunting scenarios inspire this choice.

fluffy

They're cunning, cute, and sport a bushy tail just like foxes!

curious

Foxes are known for their sly, inquisitive nature, just like some pups!

animal

Sly canines in nature and pop culture inspire this moniker.