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Mo vs Fordham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fordham

Boy #24,548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"village at the ford; river-crossing settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,548
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mo Rank #24,364
Fordham Rank #24,548

Mo is more popular, ranked #24364 vs #24548 for Fordham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mo or Fordham more popular?

Mo is more popular, ranked #24364 compared to Fordham at #24548 in the United States.

What do Mo and Fordham mean?

Mo means "the praised one" (Arabic origin). Fordham means "village at the ford; river-crossing settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Mo and Fordham boy or girl names?

Mo is primarily a boy name. Fordham is primarily a boy name.

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