Claydon 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

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Popularity Comparison

Claydon Rank #24,645
Fordham Rank #24,548

Fordham is more popular, ranked #24548 vs #24645 for Claydon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Claydon ___

  • Claydon James
  • Claydon Thomas
  • Claydon Henry
  • Claydon Lee
  • Claydon Allen

Fordham ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Claydon

Clayton Easton Braxton Brynn Harper

If you choose Fordham

Harrison Lincoln Carter Spencer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Claydon or Fordham more popular?

Fordham is more popular, ranked #24548 compared to Claydon at #24645 in the United States.

What do Claydon and Fordham mean?

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

Are Claydon and Fordham boy or girl names?

Claydon is primarily a boy name. Fordham is primarily a boy name.

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