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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Originally a surname for someone who lived near a river ford, a shallow place where a river could be crossed.
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- FORD
Ford is an English name that started out as a surname for someone who lived near a river ford, a shallow spot where you could cross the water on foot. It's pronounced FORD, and its clean, one-syllable sound fits with clean, modern name styles while carrying an outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel.
Meaning & Origin of Ford
Meaning: Originally a surname for someone who lived near a river ford, a shallow place where a river could be crossed..
Origin: English.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ford
FORDIPA /ˈfɔːrd/
Popularity of Ford
In 2024, 504 boys were named Ford, putting it at #570 on the SSA list — down from its recent high point in 2021, when 707 boys were given the name and it ranked #439.
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FAQ
What does the name Ford mean?
Originally a surname for someone who lived near a river ford, a shallow place where a river could be crossed.. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ford?
Ford is pronounced FORD (IPA: /ˈfɔːrd/).
Is Ford a popular name right now?
Ford peaked at #439 in 2021 and is ranked #570 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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