Guildford - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Guildford \gu(i)-ldfo-rd, guil(d)-ford\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "ford with yellow flowers". Place name.

Guildford has 2 variant forms: Gilford and Guilford.

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