Oxford - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Oxford \ox-fo-rd\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "ford of the oxen". Place name. Name of the famous English unversity, and also a health-care company.

Oxford has 1 variant form: Oxxford.

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