Bradford - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Bradford \b-radfo-rd, br(ad)-ford\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "broad ford". Transferred use of the surname and place name. Name of the first governor of the Plymouth colony, William Bradford (17th century). Another William Bradford (18th century) was a printer who played an important part in the American Revolution.

Bradford has 3 variant forms: Braddford, Bradfurd and Brad.

A baby name that sounds like Bradford is Bartow.

Bradford is a popular 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 Bradford. Click here to compare Bradford with related baby names.