Adelyn 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
Nicknames
Ford

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adelyn Rank #315
Fordham Rank #24,548

Adelyn is more popular, ranked #315 vs #24548 for Fordham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adelyn ___

  • Adelyn Grace
  • Adelyn Mae
  • Adelyn Rose
  • Adelyn Claire
  • Adelyn Faith
  • Adelyn Kate

Fordham ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adelyn

Evelyn Hadley Emerson Bennett Nolan

If you choose Fordham

Harrison Lincoln Carter Spencer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adelyn or Fordham more popular?

Adelyn is more popular, ranked #315 compared to Fordham at #24548 in the United States.

What do Adelyn and Fordham mean?

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

Are Adelyn and Fordham boy or girl names?

Adelyn is primarily a girl name. Fordham is primarily a boy name.

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