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Foden

♂ Boy

Pronounced FOH-dun /ˈfoʊ.dən/Medium

Meaning: Foden is an English surname turned given name, familiar today from footballer Phil Foden. Its older origin is uncertain (possibly from a personal name or place), which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname-name with a sporty ring: Foden echoes footballer Phil Foden (said 'FOH-dun'). Older roots uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFoden is an English surname turned given name, familiar today from footballer Phil Foden. Its older origin is uncertain (possibly from a personal name or place), which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#11329
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Foden is an English surname carried into first-name use, boosted by footballer Phil Foden. Its older origin is uncertain — possibly from a personal name or place — which we note. A crisp, sporty-feeling pick (said 'FOH-dun').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys. Rare, sporty, and surname-style.

Did you know? Foden reads as a modern surname-name, familiar from footballer Phil Foden — its deeper origin uncertain, perhaps from an old personal or place name, which we note (said 'FOH-dun').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Foden — English surname; footballer link; origin uncertain

Variations

FodennFoadenFowden

Nicknames

FoDen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Foden mean?

Foden is an English surname turned first name, familiar from footballer Phil Foden; its older origin is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Foden?

It's said FOH-dun /ˈfoʊ.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Foden a boy or girl name?

Foden is used mainly as a boy's name.

How popular is Foden?

Foden is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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