What origin is the name Hanford?

Hanford comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Hanford a popular name?

Hanford is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Hanford?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Hanford — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Hanford

Q: Is Hanford a rare name?

Yes. Hanford does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Hanford

Hanford

Boy

english

2 syllables

Hanford is an english boy's name meaning "This English habitational name refers to someone who lived near the high ford or a crossing point in a river.".

Hanford is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English habitational name refers to someone who lived near the high ford or a crossing point in a river.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This English habitational name refers to someone who lived near the high ford or a crossing point in a river.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Hanford

Very rare in US records

What does Hanford mean?

Hanford is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English habitational name refers to someone who lived near the high ford or a crossing point in a river.".