67%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈfɔɹd/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History From an English surname that was derived from a place name meaning "ford" in Old English. A famous bearer of the surname was the American industrialist Henry Ford (1863-1947). PopularityDetails Last ranked #521 in 2023 United States People think this name isRate·Details classic mature upper class wholesome strong strange simple serious Categories American presidential surnames, American presidents, brand names, car models, English nouns, English verbs, Henry James characters, isograms, Jackson Browne lyrics, literature, one syllable, place names, surnames, Swimming Hall of Famers, trendy, water, word names