Oxford - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Oxford \ox-fo-

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 an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#5654 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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