Origin
English
Syllables
2
Zodiac
Virgo
Trend
Steady
At a glance
Medford is a name often given to boys. Ranked #6913 and holds a steady place on the charts. It comes from a English origin and traditionally means "Ford by the meadow or meadow crossing". It has 2 syllables.
The Story of Medford
Medford originates from Old English place names denoting a meadow ford. It projects reliability and heritage. Today it appears occasionally as a distinctive first name in the US.
Popularity
Currently ranked #6913 on the Baby Billboard Charts.
Numerology Profile
Nurtures family and home.
Seeks harmony in relationships.
Adapts with freedom.
Builds material success.
Zodiac & Astrology
Virgo
Matches methodical and service-oriented traits.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Projects grounded heritage energy.
Color Aura
Earth Brown
Element
Earth
Season
Autumn
Gemstone
Jasper
Spirit Animal
Wolf
Power Word
Stability
Energy Type
Earth × Autumn
Personality & Traits
Steadfast
Remains loyal and consistent.
Practical
Focuses on useful solutions.
Famous People Named Medford
Medford Taylor
19th century explorer
Medford in Pop Culture
Medford
Western film
Historical Events
1620
Appears in early settler records.
International Variations
Medford in Different Scripts
ميدفورد
Arabic
梅德福
Chinese (Mandarin)
メッドフォード
Japanese (Katakana)
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Medford:
Medford Thomas
Medford Edward
Medford Henry
Medford Arthur
Medford George
Medford Charles
Fun Facts & Trivia
Common English place name.
Used in colonial America.
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MED-ford
Quick Facts
This page is reviewed by the Baby Billboard Charts editorial team. Rankings come from official U.S. Social Security Administration birth records, with descriptions checked for clarity and usefulness. See our Editorial Policy for our methodology and correction process.