Boy Name
Rutherford
"From the cattle ford or Hrothgar's ford"
About the Name Rutherford
Rutherford is a boy name of Old English origin. The name means "From the cattle ford or Hrothgar's ford" and It has been used throughout history. Browse more names starting with R or explore other Old English names.
Popularity Over Time
#60 1950
#22 1960
#25 1970
-- 1980
#7 1990
#5 2000
#43 2010
#37 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Rutherford
- RB Rutherford B. Hayes (U.S. President)
- ER Ernest Rutherford (physicist)