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The boy's name Rutherford \r(u)-therfo-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "cattle crossing". Usually a family name. American President Rutherford Hayes.

Rutherford has 1 variant form: Rutherfurd.

Rutherford is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#1095 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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