Todd

Todd is a masculine given name and, less commonly, a surname of English origin. As a surname, it derives from the Middle English tod, meaning fox, originally describing someone who hunted foxes or lived near a fox's den. The given name usage grew later, often adopted from the surname, and remains common in many English-speaking countries.

Notable people with the given name Todd include American figures across politics, sports, film, and music. Examples are Todd Akin, a politician; Todd Gurley II, a professional football running back; Todd Phillips, a film director; Todd Haynes, a filmmaker; Todd Rundgren, a musician; and Todd Bridges, an actor best known for Diff'rent Strokes.

As a surname, Todd appears in the United Kingdom and North America and has produced numerous families and individuals. The surname is established in genealogical sources and occurs among various professions, including actors, authors, and academics.

Todd also appears in fiction as a given name and surname. For example, Todd Chavez is a character in BoJack Horseman, and Todd Manning is a long-running character on the soap opera One Life to Live. There are places named Todd in the United States as well as elsewhere, reflecting the name's geographic usage.