Rutherford - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Rutherford \r(u)-therfo-rd, ruth(er)-ford\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "cattle crossing". Usually a family name. US President Rutherford Hayes.

Rutherford has 1 variant form: Rutherfurd.

Rutherford 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 Rutherford. Compare Rutherford with related baby names.