Fordham vs Noah

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

Fordham Rank #24,548
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #24548 for Fordham.

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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fordham

Harrison Lincoln Carter Spencer

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fordham or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Fordham at #24548 in the United States.

What do Fordham and Noah mean?

Fordham means "village at the ford; river-crossing settlement" (Old English origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fordham and Noah boy or girl names?

Fordham is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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