Stanford
STAN-ferd
Popularity
#7647
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
7,714
Peak Year
#135 in 1954
First Recorded
1880
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Stanford is an English surname turned given name, meaning 'stony ford'. It evokes strength and resilience.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Leland Stanford
American railroad tycoon and founder of Stanford University.
Stanford White
Prominent American architect during the Gilded Age.
Personality Traits
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