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Rexford

♂ Boy

Pronounced REKS-fərd /ˈrɛks.fərd/High

Meaning: From an English place-name/surname — Latin rex, 'king', plus Old English ford, 'a river crossing' — 'the king's ford'Medium

In 30 seconds: The king's ford: Rexford joins Rex — 'king' — with -ford, 'a river crossing'. Regal, vintage, and warm (nickname Rex).
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Origin MediumLatin, English
MeaningFrom an English place-name/surname — Latin rex, 'king', plus Old English ford, 'a river crossing' — 'the king's ford'
U.S. rank (2024)#5187 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1925
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,625

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192518912024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rexford comes from an English place-name and surname — Latin rex, 'king', plus Old English ford, 'a river crossing' — 'the king's ford'. A regal, vintage, distinguished surname-name (economist Rexford Tugwell); nickname Rex.

It registers thinly today. Rare, the-king's-ford at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Rexford means 'the king's ford' (Latin rex, 'king', plus Old English ford, 'a crossing') — a regal, vintage surname-name; nickname Rex.
Overall data confidence 65%
Surname references — Rexford — etymology

Variations

Rexferd

Nicknames

Rex

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If you like Rexford…

Rex— the 'king' short form
Crawford— a companion -ford name
Sheppard— another English name
Record— lands in the same popularity range
Clifford— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rexford mean?

Rexford is English for 'the king's ford' (rex, 'king', plus ford, 'a river crossing').

How do you pronounce Rexford?

It's said REKS-fərd /ˈrɛks.fərd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rexford a boy or girl name?

Rexford is a boy's name.

How popular is Rexford?

Rexford is a rare name in the U.S.

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