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Sanford Meaning and Origin

Sanford is English given name meaning Sanford is a name derived from Old English, meaning "sandy ford.".

Sanford is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Sanford is currently #5151 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Sanford are Sanford Faulkner.

Sanford is a 7 letters name with syllables.

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Sanford name meaning

Sanford is a name derived from Old English, meaning "sandy ford."

Sanford name origin

English

Name facts

7 letter name

Gender chart

In 2022, 100% of babies named Sanford were boys

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Sanford in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Sanford in Canada

Celebrities named Sanford

Sanford Faulkner ()

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Sanford - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Sanford?
The meaning of the name Sanford is Sanford is a name derived from Old English, meaning "sandy ford.".
What is the origin of the name Sanford?
The origin of the name Sanford is English .
Is Sanford a girl or boy name?
The name Sanford is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 100.00% of babies called Sanford were boys, 0.00% of babies called Sanford were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Sanford?
According to statistics, Sanford is ranked 5151th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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