Fordham vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fordham

Harrison Lincoln Carter Spencer

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fordham or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Fordham at #24548 in the United States.

What do Fordham and Theodore mean?

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

Are Fordham and Theodore boy or girl names?

Fordham is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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