Ford
Meaning
"shallow river crossing"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #571
- Total SSA Count
- 504
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Moderate
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"shallow river crossing"
Origin: Old English
"ruler of the home"
Origin: Germanic
Hank is more popular, ranked #425 vs #571 for Ford.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Hank is more popular, ranked #425 compared to Ford at #571 in the United States.
Ford means "shallow river crossing" (Old English origin). Hank means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).
Ford is primarily a boy name. Hank is primarily a boy name.