Oxford

At a Glance: Name: Oxford – Meaning: ford (river crossing) used by oxen – Origin: Old English (place name) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: OKS-ford

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Oxford is an Old English place name, built from a literal picture: a ford — a river crossing — used by oxen. It's cataloged as a neutral name and pronounced OKS-ford (IPA /ˈɑːksfərd/).

Meaning & Origin of Oxford

Meaning: Ford (river crossing) used by oxen.

Origin: Old English (place name).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Oxford

Phonetic: OKS-ford   IPA: /ˈɑːksfərd/

Popularity of Oxford

SSA data from 2013–2024 shows Oxford peaked at #6202 in 2020, when 14 babies were given the name, and had slipped to #9614 by 2024, with a count of 8.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 2013–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Oxford mean?

Ford (river crossing) used by oxen. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Oxford)

How do you pronounce Oxford?

Oxford is pronounced OKS-ford (IPA: /ˈɑːksfərd/).

Is Oxford a popular name right now?

Oxford peaked at #6202 in 2020 and is ranked #9614 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2013–2024.)

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