Beresford - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Beresford \b(e)-resfo-rd, ber(es)-ford\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "ford where barley grows". Place name. Used as a given name at the beginning of the 20th century. Film director Bruce Beresford.

Similar baby names are Bradford and Burford.

Beresford is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Beresford. Click here to compare Beresford with related baby names.