Oxford Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Oxford Name at a Glance

Name	Oxford
Meaning	'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' Earl of Oxford. 'King Richard III' Earl of Oxford.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Oxford Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Oxford means “'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' Earl of Oxford. 'King Richard III' Earl of Oxford”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Oxford Name Origin

Our database records Oxford under Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Oxford a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Oxford is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Oxford

When considering Oxford for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.