Abraxas vs Fordham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abraxas

Boy #24,372 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine supreme being, cosmic power"

Origin: Gnostic Greek

Cultural Roots

American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,372
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Brak, Ax, Rax

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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
Nicknames
Ford

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Popularity Comparison

Abraxas Rank #24,372
Fordham Rank #24,548

Abraxas is more popular, ranked #24372 vs #24548 for Fordham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abraxas ___

  • Abraxas Orion
  • Abraxas Silas
  • Abraxas Cole
  • Abraxas Rex
  • Abraxas Magnus
  • Abraxas Cade

Fordham ___

  • Fordham James
  • Fordham William
  • Fordham Henry
  • Fordham Thomas
  • Fordham Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Abraxas

Orion Zephyr Oberon Lucifer Seraphim

If you choose Fordham

Harrison Lincoln Carter Spencer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abraxas or Fordham more popular?

Abraxas is more popular, ranked #24372 compared to Fordham at #24548 in the United States.

What do Abraxas and Fordham mean?

Abraxas means "divine supreme being, cosmic power" (Gnostic Greek origin). Fordham means "village at the ford; river-crossing settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Abraxas and Fordham boy or girl names?

Abraxas is primarily a boy name. Fordham is primarily a boy name.

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