Ford

Meaning of Ford

Ford means "river crossing." It refers to a shallow place in a river where people or vehicles can cross.

Ford has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ford

Ford is climbing again, up to #474 in 2025 from #570 in 2024 after peaking at #439 in 2021.

Notable people named Ford

• Harrison Ford
  Actor, Star Wars and Indiana Jones
• Gerald Ford
  38th President of the United States
• Glenn Ford
  Actor, classic Western films
• Tom Ford
  Fashion designer and filmmaker
• Ford Madox Ford
  English novelist and poet

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Questions about the name Ford

What does the name Ford mean?

Ford means ford means "river crossing." it refers to a shallow place in a river where people or vehicles can cross, and it comes from English origins.

Is Ford a boy's or a girl's name?

Ford is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ford?

In 2025, Ford ranked #474 for boys, up from #570 the year before.

When was Ford most popular?

Ford peaked at #439 in 2021.