Buford
b(u)-fo-rd
US Popularity:11480
Origin:British
Meaning:Ford near the aviary
Buford is a masculine name whose roots travel deep to Old English. Buford derives from the words burh and ford, lending the meaning “ford near the aviary.” As a place name, Buford quickly developed into a surname for families from Buford throughout England. Buford, Georgia may come to mind—a historical city named after Algernon Sidney Buford. A name that has traveled across the sea bringing vintage Old English charm with it, Buford is a title baby can make a statement with.
Buford Name Popularity Data
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2016
#27742
in 2016
+ 852
from 2012
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