Rumford - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Rumford \r(u)-mfo-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "wide river-crossing". Place name.

Similar baby names are Ruford and Rufford.

Rumford is an uncommon first name for men but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#78920 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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