Ashford - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Ashford \a-shfo-rd, ash-ford\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "ford by the ashes". Place name. Musician Nick Ashford.

Ashford has 2 variant forms: Ash and Ashenford.

For more information, see also the related name Ashton.

Ashford is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Ashford. Compare Ashford with related baby names.