"king's ford"
Origin: Old English
Language: English
Rexford
Pronunciation: [ r-EHKSF-erd ]
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A regal Old English surname name with the punchy nickname Rex
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Meaning & Origin
"ford belonging to the king"
Origin: Latin rex + Old English ford
Language: English
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The Story of Rexford
Rexford is a place-name surname that became a given name, composed of two Old English elements: 'rex' (from Latin, meaning king) and 'ford' (a shallow river crossing). It was likely the name of a settlement where a king or lord had a ford, and became a surname before transitioning to use as a first name in the 19th-century American trend of using surnames as given names.
Rexford was most popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, during the era when powerful-sounding compound names were fashionable. It's now quite rare, but the nickname Rex makes it more usable for parents who want a distinguished-sounding formal name with a punchy nickname.
Rexford Tugwell was a prominent member of Franklin D. Roosevelt's 'Brain Trust' in the 1930s, serving as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture and helping design New Deal policies. This association with progressive American political history gives the name a particular character.
Historical Record
Rexford first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,204 babies have been named Rexford in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rexford is past its peak , currently ranked #5,175 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Rex, the nickname derived from Rexford, means 'king' in Latin
- Rexford Tugwell (1891–1979) was one of the key architects of FDR's New Deal, later serving as Governor of Puerto Rico
Rexford in Other Languages
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Popularity Over Time
#5,175
Current Rank
Peaked 1951
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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Rex Harrison
Actor
1908
Academy Award-winning British actor, famous for My Fair Lady and Doctor Dolittle, known for his distinctive aristocratic...
Academy Award-winning British actor, famous for My Fair Lady and Doctor Dolittle, known for his distinctive aristocratic charm
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Rexford Tugwell
Politician
1891
American economist and urban planner, key member of FDR's Brain Trust who helped design New Deal agricultural policies a...
American economist and urban planner, key member of FDR's Brain Trust who helped design New Deal agricultural policies and later governed Puerto Rico
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #5,175
- Total SSA Count
- 19
- Cultural Origins
- English American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Common Nicknames
Rex
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rexford
What does the name Rexford mean?
"king's ford" (from Old English). "ford belonging to the king" (from Latin rex + Old English ford). Rexford is a place-name surname that became a given name, composed of two Old English elements: 'rex' (from Latin, meaning king) and 'ford' (a shallow river crossing). It was likely the name of a settlement where a king or lord had a ford, and became a surname before transitioning to use as a first name in the 19th-century American trend of using surnames as given names.
What is the origin of the name Rexford?
Rexford has Old English, Latin rex + Old English ford, English, and American origins. In Old English, it means "king's ford". In Latin rex + Old English ford, it means "ford belonging to the king".
Is Rexford a boy or girl name?
Rexford is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Rexford?
Rexford is pronounced r-EHKSF-erd.
How popular is the name Rexford?
Rexford is currently ranked #5175 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Rexford?
Common nicknames for Rexford include Rex and Ford.
What are good middle names for Rexford?
Popular middle name pairings include Rexford James, Rexford William, Rexford Thomas, Rexford Alexander, Rexford Lee, and Rexford Scott.
What are good sibling names for Rexford?
Names that pair well with Rexford as siblings include Radford, Bradford, Clifford, Augusta, Harriet, and Winifred.
How many syllables does Rexford have?
Rexford has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Rexford a common or rare name?
Rexford is an uncommon name, ranked #5175 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Rexford
Rexford is a boy name with English and American origins . The name means "king's ford" in Old English .
Rexford is currently ranked #5,175 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Rexford has 3 syllables and is pronounced r-EHKSF-erd, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Rexford include Rex and Ford. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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