Fordham vs Orrick

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

✓ All Clear

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Orrick

Boy #24,726 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #24,726
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Orr, Orri, Orriy

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Fordham Rank #24,548

Orrick Rank #24,726

Fordham is more popular, ranked #24548 vs #24726 for Orrick.

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

Orrick ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fordham or Orrick more popular?

Fordham is more popular, ranked #24548 compared to Orrick at #24726 in the United States.

What do Fordham and Orrick mean?

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

Are Fordham and Orrick boy or girl names?

Fordham is primarily a boy name. Orrick is primarily a boy name.

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