What origin is the name Burford?

Burford comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Burford a popular name?

Burford is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Burford?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Burford — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Burford

Q: Is Burford a rare name?

Yes. Burford does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Burford

Burford

Boy

english

2 syllables

Burford is an english boy's name meaning "An English masculine name meaning one who lives at the castle ford. It denotes a specific crossing point near a fortified building.".

Parents who choose Burford pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "An English masculine name meaning one who lives at the castle ford. It denotes a specific crossing point near a fortified building.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English masculine name meaning one who lives at the castle ford. It denotes a specific crossing point near a fortified building.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Burford

Very rare in US records

What does Burford mean?

Burford is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English masculine name meaning one who lives at the castle ford. It denotes a specific crossing point near a fortified building.".