Fordham vs Kassel

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

Fordham Rank #24,548
Kassel Rank #24,662

Fordham is more popular, ranked #24548 vs #24662 for Kassel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fordham ___

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

Kassel ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fordham or Kassel more popular?

Fordham is more popular, ranked #24548 compared to Kassel at #24662 in the United States.

What do Fordham and Kassel mean?

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

Are Fordham and Kassel boy or girl names?

Fordham is primarily a boy name. Kassel is primarily a boy name.

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