Buford - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Buford \b(u)-fo-rd\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "ford near the aviary". This was given as a surname for people from Buford in Yorkshire, England.

Buford has 2 variant forms: Beuford and Ford.

For more information, see also related names Buell and Burford.

Baby names that sound like Buford are Bufford and Byford.

Buford is a common 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 Buford. Click here to compare Buford with related baby names.