Ford - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Ford \f(o)-rd\ is pronounced ford. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "river crossing". Linked by most people to the car. Author Ford Madox Ford; automotive pioneer Henry Ford.

Ford has 3 variant forms: Forde, Forden and Fordon.

For more information, see also the related name Buford.

Baby names that sound like Ford are Ferd, Fred, Farid, Ferdo and Ward.

Ford 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 Ford. Click here to compare Ford with related baby names.