Gifford - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Gifford \

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "brave giver; puffy-faced". Sports figure Frank Gifford; American conservation pioneer Gifford Pinchot.

Gifford has 3 variant forms: Giffard, Gifferd and Gyfford.

Baby names that sound like Gifford are Jefford, Goffredo and Kiefert.

Gifford is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#1858 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy name Gifford. Compare Gifford with its variant forms and related boy names.