Fitzwilliam 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

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Popularity Comparison

Fitzwilliam Rank #24,472
Fordham Rank #24,548

Fitzwilliam is more popular, ranked #24472 vs #24548 for Fordham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fitzwilliam ___

  • Fitzwilliam Edward
  • Fitzwilliam James
  • Fitzwilliam Charles
  • Fitzwilliam Henry
  • Fitzwilliam George
  • Fitzwilliam Alexander

Fordham ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fitzwilliam or Fordham more popular?

Fitzwilliam is more popular, ranked #24472 compared to Fordham at #24548 in the United States.

What do Fitzwilliam and Fordham mean?

Fitzwilliam means "son of William" (Anglo-Norman origin). Fordham means "village at the ford; river-crossing settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Fitzwilliam and Fordham boy or girl names?

Fitzwilliam is primarily a boy name. Fordham is primarily a boy name.

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