Dagger 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

Dagger Rank #24,507
Fordham Rank #24,548

Dagger is more popular, ranked #24507 vs #24548 for Fordham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dagger ___

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Fordham ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dagger or Fordham more popular?

Dagger is more popular, ranked #24507 compared to Fordham at #24548 in the United States.

What do Dagger and Fordham mean?

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

Are Dagger and Fordham boy or girl names?

Dagger is primarily a boy name. Fordham is primarily a boy name.

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