Rumford - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Rumford \r(u)-mfo-rd, rum-ford\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "wide river-crossing". Place name.

Similar baby names are Ruford and Rufford.

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