What origin is the name Rufford?

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

Is Rufford a popular name?

Rufford 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 Rufford?

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

Rufford

Q: Is Rufford a rare name?

Yes. Rufford 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 Rufford

Rufford

Boy

english

2 syllables

Rufford is an english boy's name meaning "An English locational name describing someone who lived near a red ford, where the water or soil had a reddish hue.".

Parents who choose Rufford pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "An English locational name describing someone who lived near a red ford, where the water or soil had a reddish hue.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English locational name describing someone who lived near a red ford, where the water or soil had a reddish hue.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Rufford

Very rare in US records

What does Rufford mean?

Rufford is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English locational name describing someone who lived near a red ford, where the water or soil had a reddish hue.".