Sanford - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Sanford \s(a)-nfo-rd, san-ford\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "sandy ford". Place name. Acting teacher Sanford Meisner.

Sanford has 2 variant forms: Sandford and Sandfurd.

Baby names that sound like Sanford are Swinford and Swynford.

Sanford is a common 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 Sanford. Click here to compare Sanford with related baby names.