US Popularity:10485
Origin:British
Meaning:Middle farmstead estate
Medford is an elusive masculine name whose roots sprout from a British surname. Dating back to the Anglo-Saxon era, Medford is thought to mean “middle farmstead estate” and was used to define people and families from such places. Medford may also be descended from a figure called Matthew, lending the meaning “descendant of Matthew.” Maybe your or an ancestor’s name is Matthew, or you simply love its rural appeal. Regardless, Medford lends a dignified title.

Medford Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1980
#15522
in 1980
- 5569
from 1967
In comparison to the previous year's data
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